Decision details

Recommendations approved

Reasons for recommendations

To ensure that a compliant procurement strategy is utilised in line with contract procedure rules.

To ensure value for money is achieved on project

To ensure procurement of a main contractor that can deliver the project to specification and timescales.

To deliver a fit for purpose operational vehicle depot to accommodate storage of refuse collection vehicles within the borough.

Other options considered and rejected

To utilise a procurement framework on the basis that this would allow for a quicker appointment to meet the programme timescales. The team explored a few procurement frameworks and identified the RISE framework which has been used by the Council on other projects successfully on the basis that this allowed for the type and size of contractors best fit to deliver the project. 

Following an expression of interest undertaking the feedback received indicated limited interest from medium sized contractors that would be better positioned to undertake the works and offer best value.  Therefore, this option was rejected.