URL: https://councildecisions.bury.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4271

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet Member for Housing Services presented a report regarding a contract for the delivery of Reactive Damp, Mould Treatment and Ancillary Works within Housing Services. In response to Members’ questions it was noted that the contract would be implemented as soon as the report was agreed. There was ambition to eventually have this service in-house, but this contract allowed residents to have their requirements met within required timescales while in-house resources were developed. It was noted that Bell Group had a strong reputation in this area, but that the contract would be managed and monitored regularly through the use of KPIs. Members discussed the importance of Awaab’s Law, responding to residents and ensuring the balance of power between residents and landlords was more even, and noted that GM was the first City Region to adopt the Good Landlord Model and, as such, housing standards across private rented, social, or Council housing should improve.    Decision: Cabinet approved the award of the new Damp, Mould Treatment and Ancillary Works Contract to Bell Group for 36 months until November 2028.   Reasons for the decision: The contract delivers Landlord Statutory Compliance Services under Awaab’s Law on behalf of the Council.   Alternative options considered and rejected: None.

Date of Decision: November 5, 2025