Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals to extend the contract with the Barking and Dagenham Management Service, which provides the Council’s housing repairs and maintenance service and cleaning operations services (under the banner of BDTogether).

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree the extension of contracts with Barking and Dagenham Management Services Limited (BDMS) for repairs and maintenance, BDCC for corporate cleaning and the management of the Council's DLO staff (Wefix) for an additional two-year period ending 31 March 2026;

(ii)  Agree that the Council pay the fees due to BDMS quarterly in advance to support with management of its financial liquidity, subject to compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022;

(iii)  Authorise that the Strategic Director of MyPlace, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Community Leadership & Engagement and Finance, Growth & Core Services, the Strategic Director, Resources and the Head of Legal, to conduct negotiations and finalise the terms of the contract extension with BDTP; and

(iv)  Note the Council's intention to explore alternative options for the provision of repairs and maintenance services, currently managed by BDMS, in order to optimise future service delivery in line with evolving needs, industry standards and value for money considerations.