The report will request a waiver of Standing Orders to extend a specialist construction contract for the delivery of disabled facilities adaptations in Council properties for a period of 18 months to allow for tender specification to be agreed and new contract/s procured.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Award of contracts with a value in excess of £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Decision due: 26 Feb 2008 by Cabinet Procurement Committee
Consultation process
No external consultation taken
DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Housing Services and Cabinet Member for Adults, Social Care and Well being with Director of Urban Environment and Director of Adults, Culture and Community
SLT date: The delivery of disabled facilities adaptations is critical to the promotion of independence and community participation for residents with disabilities. The extension of the current arrangements is imperative in order to maintain the Council's Programme of independent living for tenants with disabilities