Decision

The Corporate Director - Place and Director - Commissioning have decided to commission CleanTech for sparkle cleaning unoccupied shared ownership properties before handover to new purchasers.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves commissioning CleanTech to sparkle clean unoccupied shared ownership properties before handover to new purchasers.

topline: The Corporate Director - Place and Director - Commissioning have decided to commission CleanTech for sparkle cleaning unoccupied shared ownership properties before handover to new purchasers.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of funds for cleaning services and the selection of a specific contractor.

affected_stakeholders: ["CleanTech", "New purchasers of shared ownership properties"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2421

Decision Maker: Corporate Director - Place, Director - Commissioning

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: To ensure shared ownership properties are handed over in the best possible condition to new purchasers, CleanTech will be commissioned to sparkle clean the unoccupied shared ownership properties when a date for completion of contracts has been agreed.   Considering the work they are already commissioned for, CleanTech have been approached to quote for the sparkle cleaning of all current and future schemes.   The sparkle clean will include the following:   •       Internal and external sparkle clean of new build properties. •       All work completed to handover/move-in standard. •       Removal of dust, debris, paint marks, and builder residue. •       Final detail finish for presentation to residents or buyers. •       All work will be carried out in line with Wiltshire Council’s cleaning requirements and specifications.   The cost of these works are as follows [redacted].   Cleaning will cease as and when properties become occupied.   The cost accepted, being below £24,999, the Council’s procurement regulations are satisfied by going to one contractor. Copy of the quote is attached to this Record of Officer Decision. The contractors have been engaged to ensure they adhere to the Council’s standard terms and conditions for services.   In accordance with the decision made, this record of Officer Decision is required to authorise the appointment of CleanTech for cleaning of unoccupied shared ownership properties in advance of handover to new purchasers.   Properties as detailed in the table below:   No. Address/Plot Number Unoccupied. For Sale or in Conveyance. Predicted (P). Property handover dates from the developer 1. Plot 170: 7 Cranbrook Close, Patterdown, Chippenham, SN15 2GG Unoccupied 2. Plot 176: 8 Cranbrook Close, Patterdown, Chippenham, SN15 2GG In Conveyance 3. Plot 174: 12 Cranbrook Close, Patterdown, Chippenham, SN15 2GG Unoccupied 4. Plot 175: 10 Cranbrook Close, Patterdown, Chippenham, SN15 2GG Unoccupied 5. Plot 168: 3 Cranbrook Close, Patterdown, Chippenham, SN15 2GG Unoccupied 6. Plot 14: 32 Kendall Lane, Semington, BA14 6GY Unoccupied 7. Plot 18: 40 Kendall Lane, Semington, BA14 6GY Unoccupied 8. Plot: 145 - 3 Cardiff Close, Patterdown, Chippenham, SN15 2GH Unoccupied 9. Plot: 146 - 5 Cardiff Close, Patterdown, Chippenham, SN15 2GH Unoccupied 10 Plot: 160 - 6 Cardiff Close, Patterdown, Chippenham, SN15 2GH In Conveyance 11 Plot 1 - 231 Frome Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0EE (P) September 2026 12 Plot 2 - 233 Frome Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0EE (P) September 2026 13 Plot 3 - 235 Frome Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0EE (P) September 2026 14 Plot 4 - 237 Frome Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0EE (P) September 2026 15 Plot 42 - 23 Dunfries Drive, Trowbridge, BA14 0GG (P) September 2027 16 Plot 43 - 24 Dunfries Drive, Trowbridge, BA14 0GG (P) September 2027 17 Plot 33 - 7 Boundary Close, Devizes (P) November 2026 18 Plot 34 - 9 Boundary Close, Devizes (P) November 2026 19 Plot 35 - 11 Boundary Close, Devizes (P) November 2026 20 Plot 41 - 6 Boundary Close, Devizes (P) October 2026 21 Plot 53 - 53 Parkfields, Devizes (P) September 2026 22 Plot 54 - 54 Parkfields, Devizes (P) September 2026   CleanTech costs received is within the budget (detailed in the table below) offset against the cost set out in: Rowden Park Phase-3A FVA 67.75%OMV-AR & 68%OMV-SO 25-11-24.xlsx FVA template S106 Rev F March-2023 Semington Kendall La Ph2 60-60% - ACCEPTED  OFFER £1,007,000.xlsx Rowden Park Phase-3B FVA £4410720 04-04-2025.xlsx LIVE S106 Frome Road Upper Studley FVA 65% FINAL ACCEPTED BID 19062025.xlsx Quakers Rd Devizes FVA 63%OMV 14-01-2025.xlsx   Scheme Contingency on Costs Spend to date Remaining spend Rowden Park Phase 3A, Chippenham £16,615.00 £4,560.00 £12,055.00 KendallLane, Semington – Phase 2 £41,604.00 £300.00 £41,304.00 Rowden Park, Phase 3B, Chippenham £31,747.00 £1,460.00 £30,287.00 Frome Road (Upper Studley), Trowbridge £11,004.00 £0.00 £11.004.00 Quakers Road, Devizes £29,538.00 £0.00 £29,538.00 See the attached document for considerations in line with Wiltshire Council’s Constitution.

Date of Decision: August 5, 2026