Fusion 21
Hackney Council recently awarded a £2.2 million contract via a Fusion 21 procurement framework to address a significant electrical safety inspection backlog.
Hackney Council's Procurement Board approved a £2.2 million contract with Supplier A in May 2026 for domestic electrical testing and inspections. This decision, made via a Fusion 21 procurement framework, aims to tackle a significant backlog of around 15,000 electrical inspections. The contract is for an initial year, with an option to extend for a further year, to ensure resident safety and meet commitments to the Housing Regulator.
The council's commitment to the Housing Regulator involves recovering the domestic electrical testing and inspections programme over the next two years. The backlog of 15,000 inspections has grown since the original business case was developed, prompting the need for this accelerated programme to mitigate risks to residents.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Procurement Board approved a £2.2 million contract with Supplier A on May 26, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The contract is for domestic electrical testing and inspections. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- It aims to tackle a backlog of around 15,000 electrical inspections. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The agreement runs for one year, with an option to extend for a further year. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- This initiative is a commitment made to the Housing Regulator. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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