The Housing Standards Team to procure a contract for the Safety & Compliance Assurance Auditing of all statutory and regulatory compliance activities within North Yorkshire Council’s domestic social housing stock (HRA).
The proposed contract will support the Council in meeting its legal duties and providing independent assurance across key compliance areas, including (but not limited to) asbestos, legionella, fire safety, electrical safety (EICR), and DSEAR-related obligations.
Approval is requested to undertake a procurement exercise for a contract with an initial term of one years, with the option to extend for two further 12 month periods (1 + 1 years), subject to satisfactory performance and continued operational need.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000 & Affects more than one division;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/04/2026
Decision due: 13 May 2026 by Corporate Director of Community Development
Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Michael Woodhouse, Planned Works Team Leader Housing Email: michael.woodhouse@northyorks.gov.uk Email: michael.woodhouse@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
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Consultees
Corporate Director, Community Development
Assistant Director, Housing
Executive Member for Culture, Arts and Housing
Assistant Director, Resources (Community Development)
Legal, Climate and Equalities officers