Decision details

To agree a 1 year extension to the contract

1.  That formal prior approval be agreed for the variation of carrying out of communal repairs in the north of the borough by its own direct labour organisation, Southwark Building Services (SBS) in accordance with the tender documentation to extend the term for a period of 8 months from 1 October 2020 (as further detailed in paragraph 15) at an estimated additional cost of £560,000 making a total estimated contract value of £2.71m.

2.  That formal prior approval be agreed for the variation of Contract B (south of the borough) Communal Repairs Chargeable contract to BuildTrust Ltd (BuildTrust) to extend the term of the contract for a period of 8 months from 1 October 2020 (as further detailed in paragraph 15) at an estimated additional cost of £880,000 making a total estimated contract value of £3.67m.

3.  That the shortening of the notice period provision to be given to SBS and BuildTrust from 6 months to 2 months for this variation be noted.