Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: The council is deciding whether to extend the contract with Wates Property Services Limited for responsive repairs and maintenance services for its housing stock.
topline: The Statutory Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Safe and Genuinely Affordable Home has decided to extend the contract with Wates Property Services Limited for responsive repairs and maintenance services.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant financial commitment and the quality of services provided by Wates Property Services Limited.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Wates Property Services Limited", "Residents in council housing"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://ealing.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=882
Decision Maker: Statutory Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Safe and Genuinely Affordable Home
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The council has a duty to repair and maintain properties under its housing stock to a decent habitable standard. In June 2023, Cabinet approved the award of a contract to Wates Property Services Limited for the provision of responsive repairs and maintenance services. The contract is for an initial period of 2 years, ending on 5th June 2025. The contract includes an option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years, in 1-year extensions. This report recommends an extension of the current contract with Wates Property Services Limited for a period of 1 year from 6th June 2025 to 5th June 2026 at a value up to £4,500,000. These services are crucial to the council’s operations. Wates Property Services Limited has performed well over the last 2 years, and it will be expected that they continue to deliver at the same level as a minimum.
Content: The council has a duty to repair and maintain properties under its housing stock to a decent habitable standard. In June 2023, Cabinet approved the award of a contract to Wates Property Services Limited for the provision of responsive repairs and maintenance services. The contract is for an initial period of 2 years, ending on 5th June 2025. The contract includes an option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years, in 1-year extensions. This report recommends an extension of the current contract with Wates Property Services Limited for a period of 1 year from 6th June 2025 to 5th June 2026 at a value up to £4,500,000. These services are crucial to the council’s operations. Wates Property Services Limited has performed well over the last 2 years, and it will be expected that they continue to deliver at the same level as a minimum.
Date of Decision: June 11, 2025