URL: https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3516

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   That:   1)    the tender from 4 Front Furniture LTD for the provision of supply and installation of furniture for void properties to the London Borough of Hillingdon for a 3-year period (with an option to extend for a further 2 years) at an estimated cost of £685k per year, be accepted.   2)    authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Residents Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Portfolio holder, to approve any extension, subject to satisfactory performance.   Reasons for decisions   The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property introduced a report and recommendations, which Cabinet agreed, to appoint a dedicated provider for furniture and white goods to enable the Council to furnish short life properties more efficiently and at a lower cost. Cabinet welcomed the savings provided for as a result of using a single contractor.   Alternative options considered and rejected   Cabinet considered the continued use of multiple contractors, but discounted this for cost and operational reasons, as set out in the confidential report.   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 1 May 2026. If not called-in by then, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented. Officer(s) to action Liam Bently Directorate Residents Services 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: April 23, 2026