Cabinet resolved to:
(i) Approve the expression of interest route to test the market and find a delivery partner to ensure the Council maximises the number of free energy efficiency installs under ECO4 across all tenures, subject to the endorsement of the Procurement Board;
(ii) In respect of Council owned properties, waive the requirement to tender under paragraph 28.5 of the Council’s Contract Rules in order for the Council to enter into a contract with the identified company to carry out energy efficient installs under ECO4, where appropriate; and
(iii) Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, the Chief Legal Officer and the Strategic Director, My Place, to appoint the successful bidder and enter into the contracts and all other necessary or ancillary agreements set out in the report, including accessing grant opportunities.