Decision details

To consider an exempt report on the tenders received for the Planned and Reactive Repairs Managed Service contract.

Cabinet considered an exempt report on the proposal for an in-house Planned and Reactive Repairs and Maintenance Service.

Alternative options considered and rejected by the Cabinet:

There was only one option available to Cabinet as two procurement exercises had failed to secure a third party provider and the current provider (Runnymede Council) had formally confirmed that they did not want to extend the partnership arrangement for a further term.

Resolved to:

1.    Approve the transfer in house of the planned and reactive repair and maintenance service for properties within the municipal portfolio; and

2.    Approve the expansion of the repair and maintenance service to include the residential portfolio which the Council will manage on behalf of Knowle Green Estates Ltd (a Council wholly owned company).

Reasons for Decision:

There have been two unsuccessful procurement exercises undertaken to appoint a third party contractor. The service must be brought in house to ensure the continuity of the servicing and maintenance of all properties.