To consider the attached report of the Director of Property Services, East Kent Housing.

The report was introduced by the Director of Property Services (East Kent Housing) who advised Members in relation to of the procurement exercise undertaken in relation to the award of the new asbestos surveying, testing and removal works contract in respect of the Council’s housing stock.

RESOLVED: That it be recommended to Cabinet that in future they re-examine the concept of awarding a single contract for the asbestos surveying, testing and removal works with a view to offering separate contracts for (i) surveying and testing; and (ii) removal works.

To consider the attached report of the Director of Property Services, East Kent Housing.

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness

It was agreed:

(a)  That a 3-year contract (plus extension options of 1 + 1 year) for the provision of routine surveying, testing and, where required, removal of asbestos-containing materials within the Council’s housing stock be awarded to PA Group Limited, subject to the 30-day notice period required by Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003. 

(b)  That the functions of having regard to observations in relation to proposals to award a long-term agreement, as required by Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003, and confirming the award of the contract (or reporting further to Cabinet as she considers appropriate), be delegated to the Head of Finance and Housing.