Agenda item - Housing Major Capital Works Framework review of procurement options

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.

25.1      The Head of Housing Investment & Asset Management introduced the report to the committee.

25.2      Following questions, the committee were informed that: legal and procurement process are followed, and although difficult on larger projects, local businesses are used; a social values condition is included in contracts to encourage contractors to use local workers.

Vote

25.3      A vote was taken, and by 9 to 1 against (Councillor Meadows) the committee agreed the recommendations.

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.