Decision

The Strategic Director of Housing has decided to approve contracts for Voids and Temporary Accommodation Works in various contract areas.

Analysis

outcome: The contracts were approved for four different contractors for a total estimated contract value of £14.75m each.

summary: The decision involves the approval of contracts for the provision of Voids and Temporary Accommodation Works in various contract areas.

topline: The Strategic Director of Housing has decided to approve contracts for Voids and Temporary Accommodation Works in various contract areas.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves significant financial investment and potential impact on housing services in the area.

affected_stakeholders: ["Strategic Director of Housing", "Contractors", "Residents in need of temporary accommodation"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8407

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Approval of contract award for the provision of Voids and Temporary Accommodation Works

Content: Approval of contract award for the provision of Voids and Temporary Accommodation Works That the Strategic Director of Housing: 1.  Approves the award of Contract A (Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, and Borough and Bankside contract areas) Voids and Temporary Accommodation Voids Works to Chas Berger Ltd. for the estimated sum of £2.95m per annum for a period of three years (£8.85m) from 28 November 2025 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion subject to performance) up to a further two years making a total estimated contract value £14.75m. 2.  Approves the award of Contract B (Peckham and Nunhead contract areas) Voids and Temporary Accommodation Voids Works to Greyline Group Ltd. for the estimated sum of £2.95m per annum for a period of three years (£8.85m) from 28 November 2025 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion subject to performance) up to a further two years making a total estimated contract value £14.75m. 3.  Approves the award of Contract C (Camberwell and Dulwich contract areas) Voids and Temporary Accommodation Voids Works to Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC for the estimated sum of £2.95m per annum for a period of three years (£8.85m) from 28 November 2025 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion subject to performance) up to a further two years making a total estimated contract value £14.75m. 4.  Approves the award of Contract D (Walworth and temporary accommodation Out of Southwark contract areas) Voids and Temporary Accommodation Voids Works to Saltash Enterprises Ltd. for the estimated sum of £2.95m per annum for a period of three years (£8.85m) from 28 November 2025 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion subject to performance) up to a further two years making a total estimated contract value £14.75m. 5.  Notes that all four contractors will operate as a backup to each other in the event of a failure to deliver the service using their own tendered rates should this be required as detailed in paragraph of the report

Date of Decision: August 28, 2025