Decision details

To agree the procurement strategy to utilise the existing framework agreements to procure employers’ agents

1.  That the procurement strategy as outlined in paragraphs 36-39 of this report, for Phase 2 and future phases of the New Homes Delivery Programme, using Peabody (Services) Limited’s Major Projects Panel (Consultants’ framework agreement) and the Hyde Group consultants’ framework for the provision of Employer’s Agent Services for the life of the frameworks be approved.

2.  That the council will be entering into joining agreements with Peabody (Services) Limited and Hyde Group following the payment of the required fee of £5,000 per framework providing unlimited call off for the life of the frameworks  as set out in paragraphs 46 and 52 of the report be noted.. 

3.  That the use of the council’s works approved list for the procurement of employer’s agent services where appropriate as noted in paragraphs 53-54 be approved. 

4.  That the packaging of schemes and procurement route for each package will be approved by the Head of Major works and New Homes Delivery as outlined in paragraph 55 be noted.

5.  That the Gateway 2 approvals to enter into contract for work packages for Phase 2 and future phases will be approved by the Strategic Director of Housing and Community Services, in line with Contract Standing Orders.  The value of these packages of works is estimated to be £3m be noted.