The attached report seeks delegated authority for officers to accept the most economically advantageous tender for the provision of an independent housing advice service.

City Executive Board is recommended to grant delegated authority to the Executive Director to accept the tender that is most economically advantageous to the authority; with the approval of the Executive Board member for Housing.

The Head of Housing submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) concerning the Independent Housing Advice Service – Tender Selection – Delegation to Officers.  Jeremy Thomas clarified that the tender would be accepted on the basis that it is most economically advantageous to the Council balancing both quality and cost.

The Board considered the report and resolved to grant delegated authority to the Executive Director to accept the tender that is most economically advantageous to the authority, with the approval of the Executive Lead Member for Housing.