The Cabinet Member for Housing introduced the report which sought to extend the contract of the current framework of recommended contractors for Staying Put for a further two years.  He advised Members that the original contract agreement in 2020 had included an option to extend for a further two years, and he was pleased that the two year fixed price contract agreed in 2020 had remained a fixed price.  The Cabinet Member for Housing praised the good quality work carried out by contractors and thanked the Staying Put Manager.  The Leader also gave thanks.

In the discussion that followed, Members spoke positively and said that residents received a fantastic service.  A Member highlighted paragraph 2.5 of the report which explained that of the 16 contractors used, nine were local to Swale and all nine were in the top ten.

The Chief Executive said it was difficult to receive a quote for building works in the current climate, let alone a fixed price, and this was a significant gain.

Resolved:

(1)  That the extension of the contractor framework for Staying Put started in April 2020 be agreed for an additional two years until April 2024.