Cabinet had before it a report * from the Corporate Manager for Public Health, Regulation and Housing on the Contract for the Unlicensed Asbestos Surveying and Removal Work 2024-2028.
The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and Property Services outlined the contents of the report with Particular reference to the following:
· Advised Cabinet Members on the results for the tendering of the Measured Term Contract for the Removal of Unlicensed Asbestos 2024 – 2028.
RESOLVED that:
1. It is recommended that the new Measured Term Contract for the Removal of Unlicensed Asbestos 2024 – 2028, be awarded to Contractor 7.
2. Delegated authority be granted to the S151 Officer (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Property Services) to complete the associated Measured Term Contract for the Removal of Unlicensed Asbestos 2024 – 2028.
(Proposed by Cllr S Clist and seconded by Cllr J Lock)
Reason for the Decision:
We have a legal duty to meet the Decent Homes Standard, and maintain the health and safety of our employees and tenants. The conditions of engagement are based on a standard JCT Measured Term Contract. This provides a robust framework for managing and controlling the performance of the contractor to meet our legal obligations.
Note: * Report previously circulated.