Report No.62/2019 was received from the Strategic Director for Places.

Mr Brown, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Environment, Property and Finance, introduced the report the purpose of which was to obtain Cabinet approval for the award criteria for the extension of 9 Buckingham Road and delegated authority for the appointment of the contractor to take the works forward.

During discussion the following points were noted:

·         The house would be managed by Spire Homes but would remain in the Council’s ownership.

·         Retaining ownership meant that the Council had a vested interest in making sure that the house remained in excellent order.

·         A high proportion of the award criteria related to price but any bids that were significantly out of kilter to others would be examined more closely.

DECISION:

Cabinet;

1.    APPROVED the award criteria as set out in this report.

2.    DELEGATED authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Rutland One Public Estate & Growth, Tourism & Economic Development, and Resources (other than Finance) and the Strategic Director for Resources to appoint a suitable contractor as a result of the tender process up to a contract value of £210k.

Reason for the decisions:

1.    The proposals set out in the report will allow Rutland County Council to tender the works and appoint a contractor to undertake the works set out in the report.

2.    This approach will ensure that an issue surrounding housing suitable for a Rutland family will be addressed, giving them security in the long term.