Decision

The Strategic Director of the Economy Department has decided to extend the contract with Pinnacle Ltd for Housing Caretaking services until May 2025.

Analysis

outcome: The contract with Pinnacle Ltd was extended for approximately 14 months to ensure the continuity of caretaking services while a long-term solution is developed.

summary: The decision involves whether to extend the existing contract with Pinnacle Ltd for Housing Caretaking services beyond its current end date of March 31, 2024, to May 11, 2025, at a cost of £5,321,019.

topline: The Strategic Director of the Economy Department has decided to extend the contract with Pinnacle Ltd for Housing Caretaking services until May 2025.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to concerns about the cost of the extension, the performance of Pinnacle Ltd, and the impact on housing estate residents. Local stakeholders might have differing opinions on the best approach to housing caretaking services.

affected_stakeholders: Residents of housing estates, Pinnacle Ltd, local government officials, and potentially local businesses and service providers.

contentiousness_score: This score can vary depending on the local context, but without specific details, a moderate score of 5 could be a placeholder, reflecting potential divided opinions among affected stakeholders.

political_party_relevance: The summary does not explicitly mention political parties or political influence, but such decisions are often influenced by the political context and priorities of the governing party at the local level.

URL: https://democracy.lbhf.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4803

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of the Economy Department

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Approval to award an extension to the current caretaking contract delivered on housing land by Pinnacle Ltd.

Content: That a contract extension be granted to Pinnacle Ltd in respect of the Housing Caretaking service, extending the service from 31 March 2024 to 11th May 2025, at an anticipated cost of £5,321,019. The decision is recommended to ensure continued effective delivery of the caretaking service across housing estates whilst the longer-term solution is defined, procured and implemented.   Option 1: Authorise an approx. 14-month extension to existing contract (recommended)   Option 2: Do not authorise an extension and allow the contract to end in March 2024   Option 3: Long-term contract extension  

Date of Decision: March 11, 2024