Decision details

Date of Decision:

20^th July 2026

Title:

Procurement of a contractor to complete asbestos removals to Council owned dwellings

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Sarah Clyde, Service Director of Housing

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Sub-Scheme of Delegation - Executive Director of Adult Care Housing and Public Health

Each to act in relation to matters within their remit unless absent in which case any other Service Director may act.

3.     In respect of procurement, contract administration and best value:

·        In accordance with Financial and Procurement Procedure Rules, matters relating to the specification for works, goods and services, the seeking of estimates, quotations and tenders, the evaluation of the same and acceptance of tenders relating to contracts for works, goods and services in accordance with approved budgets or supplementary estimates.

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Decision:

That the Service Director of Housing, in line with Contract Standing Orders Section 46.5 Delegation Arrangements, approves the tender submitted by European Asbestos Service Ltd for asbestos removal services. There is no guarantee contract value awarded as these services are reactive, however the capped contract value is £400,000, as referenced in the Tender Evaluation Report.

Reasons for the Decision:

In order to remain compliant, it is essential the Council procure a contractor for the removal of asbestos within the portfolio of assets managed by RMBC Housing Services (where required). This includes, occupied, void, and communal assets and adherence to the Councils specification and service level requirements.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Reports or parts of reports considered

Tender Evaluation Report (Exempt).