URL: https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3387

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   That:   a)    the tender from DSSL Group Ltd for the provision of the Door Entry, Access Control, Automated Doors, Barriers and Gates Service and Repair Contract to the London Borough of Hillingdon for a period of 3 years at a value of £166k per annum be accepted and;   b)   It be agreed that this includes the provision to extend the contract for a 2-year period (5 years in total), delegating approval of any extension to the Leader of the Council, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property.   Reasons for decision   The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property introduced a report and recommendations, which Cabinet agreed, to accept a tender for the provision of  Door Entry, Access Control, Automated Doors, Barriers and Gates Services for the Council, noting how this was all about ensuring safety for residents.   Alternative options considered/ risk management   None, due to the requirement to maintain door entry systems within all the Council’s assets for security of residents, visitors and staff.   Relevant Select Committee Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) Cabinet’s decisions on this matter can be called in by a majority of the select committee by 5pm, Friday 26 September 2025. If not called-in by then, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented. Officer(s) to action John Phillips Directorate Residents Services Directorate Classification Private - Whilst the Cabinet's decisions above are always made public, the officer report relating to this matter is not because it was considered in the private part of the meeting and contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it in accordance with Section 100(A) and paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).  

Date of Decision: September 18, 2025