The Housing Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) current contract with Mears Ltd is due to expire 1st April 2025. In addition to the responsive repairs service and planned maintenance i.e. the replacement kitchen and bathrooms capital programme, the contract also covers void repairs and some compliance related services.
Project consultants, Faithorn Farrell Timms (FFT) have been appointed to provide commercial experience, technical knowledge, and project management skills to support the council through the project stages. Stage one is to carry out an options appraisal and provide a full report to F&HDC before moving to the next stage in any procurement.
This is a crucial customer facing service and the full Options Appraisal will evaluate the risks, benefits, and costs of each considered option. The final report will include recommendations to the council to give the best possible VfM and level of service delivery to our council tenants and leaseholders.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/10/2023
Decision due: December 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness
Lead director: Director - Housing and Operations
Contact: Gill Butler, Chief Officer - Housing Email: gill.butler@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk.