Decision details

To receive the proposal and decide either

a. To accept the proposed terms and agree an extension to the property services contract;

or

b. To reject the proposal and continue with bringing the property service back in house.

The Executive Member for Economic Development and Governance presented a confidential report which informed Members of an additional proposal from Liberata to extend the current Property Services Contract for a period of 3 years

Decision made

To reject the proposal and continue with bringing the property service back in house.

Reason(s) for decision

1.         If recommendation (a) is accepted this will provide the budgeted savings sought by the Council and provide a continuity of service provision with Liberata.

2.         If recommendation (b) is accepted the proposed savings whilst within those budgeted by the Council do not overcome the benefits of bringing the service in house.

Alternative option(s) considered and rejected

None.