Decision details

Cabinet received a report which explained that a procurement exercise had been conducted to establish a dual supplier framework agreement for aids and equipment works as part of Care & Repair’s handyperson service.  The service focused on prevention, hospital discharge and some minor works mainly consisting of installing mobility equipment, small plumbing jobs and enhancing security. Most of the works let under this framework were grant funded.

It was noted that the Environment and Community Panel had supported the recommendations.

RESOLVED:    1)            The framework agreement for a period of two years with the option to extend for a further two years subject to a limit of £1.2m of contracts being awarded in the lifetime of the contract be approved.

That Contractors A and B outlined in the report are included on the framework.  

Reason for Decision

To ensure that the Council obtains best value for the grants that it administers for aids and adaptions work for elderly and vulnerable people and to ensure compliance with procurement regulations.