That the decision of 25 February 2016 to award the contract for consolidated repairs and maintenance services for the council’s operational estate to Kier Facilities Services Limited be confirmed.
1. That the award of the consolidated repairs and maintenance services contract for the council’s operational estate to Kier Facilities Services Limited for a period of 4 years commencing 27 May 2016 with the provision to extend at the council’s discretion up to a maximum of a further 2 years be approved.
2. That in line with contract standing order 4.8 approval be given for an exemption from the requirements to obtain five tenders from the works approved list in respect of project related works procured through this contract in accordance with the methodology specified in paragraph 63 of the report.
3. That it be noted that based on the current arrangements for the buildings the annual estimated cost is £8m, making a total estimated contract value of £32m for the initial term. With the option to extend for a maximum of a further two years the total contract value would be £48m.