Decision details

Approval of the appointment of contractors to the framework

RESOLVED:  That

(1)               the appointment of the following contractors to the Framework Agreement be approved:

a.        Amwell Construction Ltd

b.        B & H Builders

c.         C.E.Flynn Builders

d.        Cameron Makenzie

e.        David Martin Carpentry Contractors

f.          Effectable Construction Services Limited

g.        Expert Property Solutions

h.        Euro Contracts (London) Ltd

i.           F G Mileham Building Contractors Ltd

j.           Field Brothers (Luton) Ltd

k.         G & M Builders

l.           H Carolan Construction

m.      H D Property Services Limited

n.        Jeffery & Wilkes Building Contractors Ltd

o.        Mark Brown Builders

p.        Mullin & Sons Ltd

q.        R & R Builders

r.          Terry and Stephens;

(2)               the commencement of the Framework from 1 May 2014 for a period of four years (3 years with the option to extend for a further one year subject to performance review and Council agreement) for the provision of Disabled Adaptations be agreed.

Reason for Decision:  For several years the Council has been using an approved list of mostly small to medium sized local contractors to deliver this service.  A formal tendering process was undertaken to formalise arrangements that would facilitate mini-competition amongst contractors who have already been through a competitive process.

In compliance with the Council’s Standing Orders an open tendering procedure has been followed and based on the results a decision has been made to award the contracts to the most economically advantageous tenders.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  Using a large main contractor but it was decided that due to the vulnerability of the client base, smaller specialised contractors would be  able to give a more personal service.  It was also recognised that the procurement fitted in well with the "shop local" ideal. Past experience had shown that when Kier delivered the disabled adaptations for Council tenants, costs were more than double.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member / Dispensation Granted:  None.