Decision details

Approves the procurement strategy the for expanding the Architectural Design Services Framework, which is already established by the London Housing Consortium (LHC) in partnership with Southwark Council

1.  That it be approved that the procurement strategy for delivering the Architects Design Services (ADS1) Framework, which is to be delivered by the LHC (previously known as the London Housing Consortium) in partnership with Southwark Council and will expand on the Architects Design Services (ADS1) framework, for a contract period commencing September 2021 to end on 16June 2024 to co-terminous with the ADS1 framework.

2.  That it be noted that the original framework had a forecast total contract value of £52.5m, and £10.5m annually, and this value will continue to apply once the framework is extended. See paragraph 60 of the report.

3.  That it be approved that the council entering into a new Partnering Agreement with the LHC which is incorporate the new ADS1.1 framework as noted in paragraphs 44 and 46 of the report.

4.  That it be noted that, subject to satisfactory review by the Director of Regeneration, LHC will be responsible for awarding places on the extended ADS1.1 Framework to successful bidders for the reasons detailed in paragraph 55 of the report.

5.  That it be noted that the LHC (who are the contracting authority) will be placing the OJEU, and the council’s use of the frameworks will be subject to approval of this report and future approval of orders

6.  That the process for placing orders up to £2m under the framework once extended, as detailed in paragraph 55 of the report, be approved.