Cabinet agrees next steps for reactive maintenance framework

Denbighshire County Council’s Cabinet has agreed to begin the re-tendering process for its Reactive Maintenance Framework, ensuring the continued delivery of essential repairs and maintenance across council buildings.

The current framework, which supports responsive repairs in schools and other council properties, is due to expire in July 2026.

To make sure services continue without disruption and to meet procurement requirements, Cabinet approved starting a new tender initiative process at the recent January meeting. The lotting structure of the tender should encourage local contractor participation and the retender process will be compliant with Contract Procedure Rules and Public Contracts Regulations.

The Reactive Maintenance Framework allows the Council to appoint approved contractors to carry out urgent and routine repairs, including electrical, mechanical and general building works.

It supports the Council’s Corporate Plan by helping keep buildings safe and operational, supporting local contractors, reducing disruption to services, protecting public health, maintaining schools and education facilities, and improving energy efficiency through timely repairs.

The new framework is expected to run for an initial two years, with options to extend for up to a further two years. 

Cllr Julie Matthews, Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Corporate Strategy, Policy, Equalities and Strategic Assets, said: “Looking after the condition of our buildings is paramount for delivering a range of important services across the county. I’m pleased we have been able to agree today to launch the retendering process for this Framework, in a format that should continue to encourage local contractor participation and ultimately provide continued provision for the essential maintenance and repairs at Council buildings. ”