Issue - meetings

The report by the Head of Housing & Property Services seeks permission to go out to tender and appoint a contractor to undertake window and door works to 21 blocks of flats and 25 houses in the Seymour Close area.  The works are required to ensure the integrity of the buildings, reduce their on-going maintenance and improve the living environment for residents.  If approved, it is anticipated that the works could commence by August 2014.

RECOMMENDED:

(1)  That approval be given to tender the works based on a budget estimate of £1.4 million, inclusive of fees.

(2)  That following a full tender evaluation authority to enter into contract with the preferred bidder is delegated to the Head of Housing and Property Services.

(1)  Approval was given to tender the works based on a budget estimate of £1.4 million, inclusive of fees.

(2)  That following a full tender evaluation authority to enter into contract with the preferred bidder is delegated to the Head of Housing and Property Services.

(TAKE IN REPORT BY HEAD OF HOUSING & PROPERTY SERVICES)

Steve Groves presented the report.  He explained that the intention to improve thermal efficiency; this would save up to £25 per annum for tenants and reduce repair expenditure for those blocks covered by the works and presented the most cost effective option.  Once the report was approved the consultation process would start and planning permission would be sought and it was hoped this could commence in April to be on site in September with a 26 week contract (not including the Christmas/New Year period).  The residents' representatives of the CLG welcomed this work.  It was reported that the residents in the properties affected were being engaged in the process, would have choices such as door colours.  They would be kept informed of progress and there would be every attempt to minimise disturbance to them.

DECISIONS:

(1)          Approval was given to tender the works based on a budget estimate of £1.4 million, inclusive of fees.

(2)          That following a full tender evaluation authority to enter into contract with the preferred bidder is delegated to the Head of Housing and Property Services.