Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources Item 2e

9 April 2008

Procurement Initiatives

Report of the Acting Director

of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves:-

(a)

The proposals to tender the following consultant framework arrangements during 2008/9 be:

_ Acoustics - anticipated value up to £100,000 per annum

_ Archaeology - anticipated value up to £150,000 per annum

_ Building Control - anticipated value up to £250,000 per annum

(b)

The proposal to extend the current temporary buildings contract with Elliott Group until 31 October 2009, with an estimated annual value of £800,000.

(c)

The proposal to tender a framework arrangement for external decorations work, with an anticipated value of £4 million per annum.

(d)

The proposal to establish a roofing framework with an anticipated value of £2 million per annum.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To progress a number of building projects through a range of procurement initiatives

2.2

The completion of projects through Framework arrangements ensures that the schemes are delivered in a cost-effective way, involves closer working and collaboration with the construction industry which ensures continuous improvement in the County Council's services and enhances the quality of place in Hampshire.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

None.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1

Not applicable

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

9 April 2008

Councillor T K Thornber

Executive Member Policy and Resources