Issue - meetings

To seek approval to enter into a contract with Foster Property Maintenance Ltd for the provision of carrying out disabled adaptation works to Council owned dwellings. The contract would be awarded for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus 1 year.

Purpose of report

To seek approval to enter into a contract with Foster Property Maintenance Ltd for the provision of carrying out disabled adaptation works to Council owned dwellings. The contract would be awarded for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus 1 year.

Decision

That Cabinet approves the award of a contract to Foster Property Maintenance Ltd. for carrying out disabled adaptation works to Council owned dwellings with an annual contract value of up to £520k for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus 1 year.

Alternative options considered and rejected

The option of using the Council’s own labour resource had also been considered, but was not considered a viable option because of current demands on resources.

Reasons for decision

The proposed contract award had followed compliant procurement processes and would provide the Council with the appropriate contract to enable it to deliver the commitment to ensure that all residents could access housing which was safe, good quality, sustainable and suitable for their needs and for future generations.

Adaptation requests received from Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) were wide and varied. Examples included grab rails, bathroom conversions, door widening, ramps and on rare occasions, small extensions.

The Council was committed to meeting the needs of tenants and supporting independent living. There was also a fund for adaptations for privately owned properties.