RESOLVED:
1. That the procurement strategy outlined in the report for the consolidated repairs and maintenance service contract for the council’s operational estate, namely to undertake a further competition using the crown commercial service (CCS) framework for facilities management as allowed for under CSO 3.4 be approved.
2. That based on the minimum number of buildings expected to be included in the contract it be noted that the estimated annual cost is £3.5M for a period of approximately 38 months making a total estimated contract value of £11M, with the option to extend for two 12 month periods giving a total contract value of £18M, which is expected to increase in line with plans to include other buildings during the life of the contract.
3. That the decision of the gateway two contract award report be delegated to the strategic director of finance and corporate services so as to facilitate awarding the contract before the expiry of the current framework.