Cabinet, on 9 August 2023, resolved to:

2.      Delegate authority to the Executive Director (Communities and People) to award the contract for the provision, servicing and maintenance of fire safety systems to the successful supplier following completion of a compliant tender process and issue works to the approved annual value.

To award the following Service Agreements:

(1). Service Agreement for the Provision of the Servicing and Maintenance of Fire Safety Systems: Lot 1 - Fire Alarm Equipment to Sureserve Fire and Electrical Ltd

(2). Service Agreement for the Provision of the Servicing and Maintenance of Fire Safety Systems: Lot 2 - Emergency Lighting to Churches Fire Services Ltd

(3). Service Agreement for the Provision of the Servicing and Maintenance of Fire Safety Systems: Lot 3 - Specialist Fire Equipment to Sureserve Fire and Electrical Ltd

(4). Service Agreement for the Provision of the Servicing and Maintenance of Fire Safety Systems:  Lot 4 – Fire Extinguishers to RGE Services.

The fire safety systems repair and maintenance contract ensures the statutory inspections and required remedial work are carried out to Oxford City Council’s fire safety systems such as: fire extinguishers, sprinklers, fire detectors and emergency lighting. The contract will help ensure the Council complies with the various statutory regulations in respect of fire systems and fire safety. The current contract is coming to the end of its extension period and terminates on 31 February 2024. In order to maintain legislative compliance regarding fire servicing and maintenance and repair and to ensure the safe operation of fire safety systems in Council properties, the contract was required to be re-tendered.

Please refer to the report to Cabinet dated 9 August 2023.

Decision taken by Peter Matthew, Executive Director (Communities and People).