RESOLVED:
1. That the procurement strategy of a direct award from the procurement for housing’s social housing emerging disruptors framework to Plentific Ltd. for their supply chain and procurement management solution platform dynamic purchasing system at a total cost of £1,439,700 be approved.
2. That the purchase for a period of three years, with the option of a one-year extension be approved.
3. That the process for placing orders for works up to £6.45m per annum (£25.8m over four years) through the platform, once established, which will be monitored and reported as detailed in the report be approved.
4. That it be noted that the Plentific Ltd. solution platform is intended to be used in lieu of the council’s approved list for repair works for the specific areas of spend covered by this gateway report. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for any works currently delivered by directly employed staff.
5. That this report as a gateway 1 approval for any individual works order that exceeds £100,000 be approved.
6. That the gateway 2 contract award decisions be delegated to the strategic directorfor housing, in consultation with the strategic director of resources.