Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Housing and Customer Services

Presented by the Housing, Property and Customer Services Portfolio Holder

Councillor Roger Bayliss presented the report to Cabinet.

The Leader thanked Councillor Bayliss and invited questions and comments from Members. Cabinet fully supported the recommendations.     

The recommendations as set out on page 185 of the agenda were moved by Councillor Bayliss, seconded by Councillor Ashman and subsequently

RESOLVED THAT:

(1)       Cabinet approves the procurement of (a) construction contractor(s) for the duration of the current 3 year proposed new build programme;

(2)       Authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Housing and Customer Services in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and relevant portfolio holder to select contractors, as necessary, to deliver the programme through legally compliant framework/dynamic purchasing systems.

Reason for decision:  To allow the Council to be compliant with the Procurement Rules within the Constitution.