1. That the procurement strategy, as outlined in this report, to commission one supplier to undertake stock condition survey and data services for the council’s housing stock with a planned contract commencement date in February 2025, a contract period of four years and an estimated value of £8.8m, be approved.
2. That the proposal for the procurement to be undertaken through the ProcurePublic framework utilising their Building and Stock Condition Surveyors option via a mini competition, be approved.
3. That the approval of the Gateway 2 decision for award of contract be delegated to the strategic director of housing in order to facilitate expeditious procurement progress leading to an award of contract in February 2025 and a start on site in April 2025 following contract mobilisation.