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[Report of the Director for Housing, Regeneration and Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]

This report sets out an overview of the External Capital Investment Programme for Year 2 and seeks approval for the award of contracts for the Housing Asset Investment Plan for Year 2, 2019/20.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal introduced this report which set out an overview of the External Capital Investment Programme for Year 2 and sought approval for the award of contracts for the Housing Asset Investment Plan for Year 2, 2019/20.

The Cabinet Member highlighted that this award of contract enabled Homes for Haringey to progress the external capital investment programme for year 2 (2019/20). This would enable external works such as the renewal of roofs, windows, external brickwork repairs and improvements to communal areas. It was noted that improving communal areas was a common request from residents to councillors and the far reaching impact of updating these areas in terms of tackling crime were also acknowledged. Additionally, by incorporating communal and environmental works within the programme, this will improve the lives of residents on our estates. 

At this point in the meeting, Cllr Chandwani declared a personal interest, as a Homes for Haringey leaseholder.

In response to a question from Cllr Connor, officers advised that the selected contractors were FENSA recommended.

RESOLVED

To approve, pursuant to the Council’s Contract Standing Order (CSO) 9.07.1(d), the award of the contracts in respect of the External Major Works Year 2 Programme A, B and C.

• Programme A for renewal of roofs, windows, external brickwork repairs and improvements to communal and external areas at a total cost of £5,231,064.82.
• Programme B for renewal of roofs, windows, external brickwork repairs and improvements to and external communal areas at a total cost of £5,774,875.42.
• Programme C for renewal of roofs, windows, external brickwork repairs and improvements to and external communal areas at a total cost of £5,594,154.97.

Details of the successful tenderers are outlined in Part B (exempt information) of the report.

Reasons for decision

In line with the Council’s plans to invest in the Housing stock, Homes for Haringey intends to deliver the three packages outlined in the report through an external and communal works programme. The report recommends the appointment of two contractors to work with Homes for Haringey to deliver the capital investment programme for Year 2 (2019/20).

Homes for Haringey require approval for the award of contracts to deliver the year 2 external capital works programme. This is following a tender process in conjunction with Haringey Council Procurement, via the London Construction Programme (LCP) framework and processes.

The tender process was carried out in accordance with the framework requirements that incorporate price and quality. The successful bidders scored the highest points in relation to these criteria in each associated tender lot.

Alternative options considered

An alternative option would be for Homes for Haringey either to use third Party industry frameworks or an OJEU compliant tender process to deliver the capital programme. Homes for Haringey sought support and advice from Haringey Strategic Procurement and determined the LCP framework as being the optimum route to the market. This was due to the speed of access to quality-checked contractors and focus on companies that focus their resources in the local area.

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