Decision details

Approval of the procurement strategy.

1.  That the procurement strategy outlined in this report for multiple minor works contracts through the South East Consortium (SEC) internal and external building works framework and fire remedial works framework for various major building works and fire remedial works schemes for a maximum estimated total value of £14.5 million commencing January 2021 for a period of 2 years be approved.

2.  That an exemption from contract standing orders 6.5.2(h) requiring consideration of approval reports by the relevant DCRB for works being instructed through these SEC frameworks be approved.

3.  That it be noted that the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation will take the decisions for the major building and fire remedial works being instructed through the SEC frameworks in line with his scheme of delegation as further detailed in paragraphs 12 and 13 of the report.

4.  That it be noted that the council became a member of the SEC Group on 16 December 2019 for an annual fee of £10,000.