Decision details

To approve the procurement strategy for delivering and Architect Framework

RESOLVED:

1.  That the procurement strategy for establishing an architectural design services framework, which is to be delivered by London Housing Consortium (LHC) in partnership with Southwark Council for a contract period of 4 years, commencing 8 April 2020, with the option to extend 1 year, for a forecast total contract value of £52.5m, and £10.5m annually be approved.

2.  That entering into a partnership agreement with LHC to govern the framework, commencing 10 November 2019 until a year after the end of the framework for reasons detailed in paragraphs 32 to 33 of the report be approved.

3.  That the process for placing orders up to £2m under the framework once established, as detailed in paragraph 40 of the report be approved.

4.  That it be noted that, subject to satisfactory review by the director of regeneration, LHC will be responsible for awarding a place on the ADS framework to successful bidders for the reasons detailed in paragraph 32 of the report.