Decision

(1)  That approval be given to apply a provisional BCIS inflationary uplift of 20.64% to the schedule of rates on the current Black Country Framework Contract for the Minor Works 2021 – 2024 in accordance with Appendix B of the Contract.

(2)  That the provisional BCIS inflationary uplift is implemented as soon as possible and adjusted to align with the firm BCIS index for September 2023 when published in January 2024.

(3)  That decision making as the “Authorised Officer” defined in the Black Country Framework Contract for the Minor Works 2021 – 2024 be delegated to the Director of Borough Economy.