Cabinet:

1.     Approved the award of a contract to Trident Maintenance Services Ltd for a period of seven years for the maximum value of £20 million, subject to continued good performance, to deliver cyclical decorations and associated repair works in respect of HRA properties.

2.     Noted that Leaseholders were consulted prior to tender. A Stage 2 notice would be issued and run concurrent with the Cabinet approval process and no award would be made until satisfactory conclusion of the consultation process.

Report Title: Approval to Award 7 Year Cyclical Decorations Contract

Presented by: Councillor Paul McGeary – Cabinet Member for Housing and Property

Summary:

This work supports the Housing Asset Management Strategy 2021-26 and is

identified within the HRA Business Plan approved by Cabinet in February 2024

It is the intention to move to a redecoration cycle whereby all Housing blocks are

redecorated externally and communal areas internally, and street properties externally on a seven-year cycle. This contract therefore delivers one full cycle.

It is seven-year contract with suitable break clauses subject to suitable performance.

Continuation of the contract each year is subject to annual review.

As part of the Council’s responsibility as a landlord, the Council has a duty to undertake repairs and maintenance works to its HRA housing stock. This report presents to Cabinet details of the tender process undertaken to procure this service and seeks approval to award of contract.

It is the intention to move to a redecoration cycle whereby all Housing blocks are

redecorated externally and communal areas internally, and street properties externally on a seven-year cycle. This contract therefore delivers one full cycle.

Monies have been identified within the HRA 30-year business plan and contract spend will be aligned with business priorities and approved budgets on an annual basis.

Cabinet:

1.      Approved the award of a contract to Trident Maintenance Services Ltd for a period of seven years for the maximum value of £20 million, subject to continued good performance, to deliver cyclical decorations and associated repair works in respect of HRA properties.

2.      Noted that Leaseholders were consulted prior to tender. A Stage 2 notice would be issued and run concurrent with the Cabinet approval process and no award would be made until satisfactory conclusion of the consultation process.