Decision - Housing Major Capital Works Framework review of procurement options

This report seeks approval for the dissolution of the existing Housing major capital works framework arrangement for Lot 2, works over £300,000, due to our being unable to secure sufficient tenders from the contractors currently on the framework. The report recommends replacement of this element of the framework with the procurement of a compliant alternative framework and /or formation of a suitable list of approved contractors for each project to ensure that we receive sufficient tender bids for assurance of value for money and cost comparison.

RESOLVED: 2.1 That Committee delegates authority to the Executive Director Housing, Neighbourhoods & Communities to procure a Framework Agreement for major works over £300,000 and to enter into call-off contracts for works under that Framework Agreement. 2.2 That Committee grants delegated authority to the Executive Director Housing, Neighbourhoods & Communities to procure and award contracts for major works over £300,000 using other routes to market where the use of a Framework Agreement is not available or appropriate.

The report proposes replacing the current Lot 2 major works framework because only two of its six contractors are submitting tenders, reducing competition for works over £300,000. It seeks delegated authority to procure a replacement framework or use other compliant procurement routes to increase contractor capacity and improve value for money.