Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was to approve the recommendations and award the contract to Housemark.
summary: The decision at stake is whether to award a three year contract to Housemark for data insight, forecasting, and market comparison for Social Housing providers.
topline: The Officer Decision has decided to award a three year contract to Housemark for data insight and market comparison for Social Housing providers.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves outsourcing a service that is crucial for regulatory compliance and service improvement, which could impact local stakeholders and the quality of housing services.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council's Housing Service", "Social Housing providers", "Housemark"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1378
Decision Maker: Officer Decision
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Housemark provide data insight, forecasting and market comparison for Social Housing providers. Work that is required to support Housing Regulatory compliance which cannot be achieved inhouse. Due to the specific nature of the service required, Housemark are the unique provider available for the industry. Housemark will monitor the services performance measures, present our position in the context of current sector trends, and identify ways to create capacity, deliver change, and boost productivity plus efficiency.
Content: Housemark provide data insight, forecasting and market comparison for Social Housing providers. Work that is required to support Housing Regulatory compliance which cannot be achieved inhouse. Due to the specific nature of the service required, Housemark are the unique provider available for the industry. Housemark will monitor the services performance measures, present our position in the context of current sector trends, and identify ways to create capacity, deliver change, and boost productivity plus efficiency. To award a three year contract to Housemark for £12,820 per year. Reason: To ensure that the Council’s Housing Service can access professional advice and guidance in support of regulatory compliance and service improvement.
Date of Decision: August 26, 2025