Decision details

To agree the procurement strategy to utilise the existing framework agreements to procure architectural services

1.  That the procurement strategy as outlined in paragraphs 41-44 of this report, for Phase 2 and future phases of the New Homes Delivery Programme, using Major Projects Panel Peabody (Services) Limited Consultants’ framework agreements and the Hyde Group consultants framework for provision of Architectural Services for the life of the frameworks be approved.

2.  That entering into joining agreements with the Peabody and Hyde and paying the required fee of £5k each for use of the framework in paragraphs 51 and 57 of the report be approved.

3.  Approves the active promotion of the council’s works approved list to new and emerging, small and medium sized architectural practices to increase the pool of potential partners for new council housing development outlined in paragraphs 58 and 59. 

4.  That the use the council’s works approved list for procurement of architectural services where appropriate as noted in paragraphs 58-59 of the report be approved. 

5.  That the packaging of schemes and procurement route of each package will be approved by the Head of Major Works and New Homes Delivery as outlined in paragraph 60 of the report be noted.

6.  That the gateway 2 approvals to enter into contracts for the individual schemes 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 total value of all contracts for those individual schemes is estimated to be £3m be noted.