Agenda and decisions

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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR THIS ITEM:

NONE

The Cabinet Member for Housing & Planning and Deputy Leader,

RESOLVED:

1.1. To approve the award of a contract to Northgate Vehicle Hire Ltd via the Pretium Framework for the provision of operational vehicles, as set out in Section 1.1. above, under Contract Standing Order (CSO) 7.02 (Frameworks) in accordance with CSO 2.01(c).

1.2. That the contract be awarded for a period of up to 2 years from contract commencement, based on an initial 1-year period and option to continue for a further second year.

Reasons for decisions:

To address budgetary concerns and initiatives to drive down cost and improve value for money, the Council is seeking to rationalise contracts and where possible harmonise supply chains across functions throughout the Council. Due to being the largest user of vehicles, Housing were asked to lead on a Council-wide review and to drive efficiencies in this area. This means that a new strategy is required that will involve data analysis and consultation with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, including Parks, Estate Management, Waste Management and Facilities Management Services. This will take additional time and was unable to be completed prior to HRS’s previous fleet contract expiring.

This interim fleet contract is essential for the delivery of services across Responsive Repairs, Voids, Facilities Management, and Planned Works. The previous contract has expired, and a current ad-hoc arrangement is in place. A new contract award is required to ensure a sustained service provision until a longer-term contract can be procured and put in place in line with a new fleet strategy to be developed, and to ensure the Council can fulfil its statutory duties as a landlord.

The award utilises the Pretium Total Fleet Solutions Framework, a fully compliant route under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Northgate Vehicle Hire Ltd is the number one ranked supplier on this framework. Utilising this framework allows for a direct award and thereby, rapid mobilisation and minimises procurement costs while securing market-tested rates

Alternative options considered

Do Nothing: This option was rejected. The current contract arrangement expired on 31 December 2025. "Doing nothing" would result in the termination of supply and the immediate repossession of approximately 200 vehicles and the Council would be unable to deliver a repairs service across multiple teams.

Use Internal Resources: This option was rejected. The Council does not currently possess the internal capital or infrastructure (e.g., a Council-owned fleet and maintenance workshops) to self-deliver a fleet of this size immediately.

Full Tender Process (Open Market): This option is being put in place for a longer-term solution but is not possible to meet the immediate demand. The use of the Pretium Framework offers a compliant and faster route to market for this interim arrangement.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR THIS ITEM:

NONE

The Cabinet Member for Housing & Planning and Deputy Leader,

RESOLVED:

3.1      To approve the award of this contract following second stage of leaseholder consultation, so that officers can work to improve safety for residents through the installation of new certified fire doors in our council homes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the Building Safety Act 2022 sets out the responsibility of the Council and how they must meet the standards of the legislation. In terms of fire doors, the Building Regulations (Approved Document B) sets out the minimum standards for fire rated doors in specific areas of residential properties, which ensures compliance with BS 476 or BS EN 1634 fire resistance standards for door sets.

3.2      Thereby to approve the award to Bidder B (named in the Exempt portion of the report) of a contract, and associated expenditure, for the provision and replacement of fire rated flat entrance doors, communal doors and riser/service cupboard doors and passive fire safety & decoration works, within the Council’s residential housing stock as detailed within the programme schedule pursuant to Page 16 the provisions of the Council’s Contract Standing Order (CSO) 0.08 and CSO 2.01(c).

3.3      To note that approval had been subject to the second stage s20 Leasehold consultation process as prescribed by the resolution at the Cabinet meeting of Tuesday 11th November 2025. Following observations received, the award decision is returned to Cabinet and delegated to the Cabinet Member, noting also this is one of two contracts to be awarded on this programme.

3.4      To approve the total value of the award of contract £12,500,000 and to note that this sum includes contingencies for unforeseen works for the value as set out in the exempt report.

Reasons for decision

The safety of our residents is paramount, when it comes to providing safe, sustainable, stable, and affordable homes for Haringey residents. One of the key findings form the Grenfell tragedy was that fire doors must be fit for purpose and maintained to ensure that they operate correctly and provide protection to the communal areas in the event of a fire.

The implementation of this new contract for fire doors to flats, stairwells, corridors and cupboards, along with other passive fire safety works will ensure that our residents can remain safely within their home, or, if required, have a safe means of escape through communal corridors and stairwells to a place of safety outside.

It also means that Haringey can ensure that high standards for fire doors are consistent across its council housing as the new contract will allow for the provision of the same standard of door for all repair and major works contracts, even when carried out by different contractors.

In addition to the above, following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 and the recommendations from the Dame Judith Hackitt report review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, highlighted the need to improve  ...  view the full decision text for item 8.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR THIS ITEM:

NONE

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning (Deputy Leader),

RESOLVED:

1.           To approve the appointment of the recommended contractor (A) identified in the exempt part of the report to undertake the new build works to provide a total of seventeen council homes on the land at Tiverton Estate, N15 6RR for a total contract sum of £6,732,469 and approves the on costs set out in the exempt part of the report. This is in accordance with Contract Standing Order (CSO) 2.01 c).

2.           Included within the Total Scheme Costs, to approve a financial contribution detailed within the exempt part of the report, for the recommended contractor (A), towards the development and maintenance of identified landscaped areas earmarked for improvement for a period of two years post practical completion of homes.

3.           To agree the commencement of the appropriation of land at Tiverton Estate shown edged red on the plan titled ‘Development Plan’ attached at Appendix One to the report, from housing purposes to planning purposes pursuant to section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 so as to rely on the use of the Council’s powers under sections 203-206 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

4.           To authorise the placement of public advertisements to seek public opinion and responses to the proposed appropriation of the land edged red on the plan titled “Development Plan” attached at Appendix One to the report.

5.           To approve the making of an application to the Secretary of State under section 19 of the Housing Act 1985 for consent to the appropriation under paragraph 3.3 above (if necessary).

6.           To approve the total scheme costs including on costs, works and interest to the value as set out in detail in the exempt part of the report.

7.           To consider the engagement and consultation carried out on this proposed scheme set out in section seven of this report.

Reasons for decisions

The site known as open space in front of 24-96 Tiverton Road with the Tiverton Estate, was approved by Cabinet on 21st January 2020 to be included in the Council’s Housing Delivery programme. A design and access plan, aimed to supporting a planning application for the redevelopment submitted by appointed Architects on 17th November 2025. On the 5th March 2026, the scheme was submitted for consideration by Planning Committee and received unanimous recommendation for approval by members.

Following a formal tender process, a contractor has been identified to undertake these works.

There are no reasons for the Council to believe that any third-party rights would be infringed by the development. Whilst the scheme is yet to receive formal planning permission, there are no obvious concerns about the loss of rights, which were raised during extensive local engagement and consultation with residents. Appropriation of the development site for planning purposes is recommended to clear the path for Page 29 development. It will allow the Council to use the powers contained in Section 203 Housing & Planning Act 2016 to  ...  view the full decision text for item 9.

Items 11-14 are likely to be subject to a motion to exclude the press and public be from the meeting as they contain exempt information as defined in Section 100a of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended by Section 12A of the Local Government Act 1985); paras 3, namely information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)

The Cabinet Member considered all exempt information.

The Cabinet Member considered all exempt information and approved the recommendations as set out in the exempt report and these are detailed in the exempt minutes.

The Cabinet Member considered all exempt information and approved the recommendations as set out in the exempt report and these are detailed in the exempt minutes.

The Cabinet Member considered all exempt information and approved the recommendations as set out in the exempt report and these are detailed in the exempt minutes.