Purpose

To detail the
approach to the commissioning and procurement of a framework
contract for the supply of plumbing and heating materials. The
procurement in this report is for goods/services that are a
commonly recurring requirement of the Council.
The report will
specify the contract procurement with a description of the contract
including the value, the proposed procurement strategy and the
method of funding.
The purpose of the report is to provide
sufficient information for the Director of Operational Services to
provide authority for the procurement to be undertaken.

Content

That the Director of Operational Services:

Approves the commissioning of the supply of heating and plumbing
materials for a period of 4 years and an estimated value of
£24m, as set out in this report.
Approves the procurement strategy and contract award for the
supply of heating and plumbing materials, as set out in this
report.

Reasons for the decision

The decision will enable the
Council to continue to provide key services in maintaining the
heating and plumbing infrastructure to its estate. The procurement
of the supply framework will ensure the Council is operating in
accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and achieving
best value in its procurement of the services.

Alternative options considered

Do
nothing – this option has been excluded as
there is a requirement for the provision of heating and plumbing
materials and we have a legal duty to procure a contract for its
supply.
Self-Deliver - this is not an option; the
service has neither the capacity nor expertise to self-deliver
these products.
Further extend existing contract
– this is not an option as all available
contract extensions have been utilised. The Council must adhere to
the Public Contract Regulations (2015) thus further variations
(value and duration) are not deemed easily reconcilable with the
provisions set out within Public Contract Regulations
2015.