Decision details

The Housing Growth Service will call off an appointment of a consultant through the Council’s Framework for the Provision of Professional Consultancy Services to provide ongoing technical construction support, acting as technical project managers, quantity surveyors and/or employer’s agent when applicable up to a three-year term without any commitment to a quantum of work.

The Housing Growth Service have a ranging portfolio of sites with varying complexities and challenges, the appointed consultant will provide technical construction and built environment knowledge, expertise and skills to support the Housing Growth Service deliver Local Plan housing allocated sites alongside other housing growth and regeneration priorities across the district.

The Council’s key objectives for this commission are;

·         To appoint a consultant with specialisms in construction project management, contract administration, quantity surveying and general building consultancy who can work flexibly, within a changing environment.

·         The Housing Growth Service have a ranging portfolio of sites and projects and the appointed consultant will provide technical construction and built environment knowledge, expertise and skills to support the Service deliver these.

·         A longer-term appointment will allow the certainty of available of support and provide continuity.

The Contract Award is due for early mid-October 2024 and contract commencement will follow at the end of October once the contract has been executed.

The contract is for 2 years, with the option to be extended for a further 12 months subject to performance and requirements in the first 2 years.

The contract allows for flexibility and does not commit either party to a set quantum of work or entitlement for payment, which will be dictated by project needs and availability of budget. The value is up to £200,000 per year with the initial 2 years up to £400,000. A provisional £200,000 for the 3rdyear has been allowed for if it extended. The contract limit is up to £600,000 in total.

Decision to appoint a technical services consultant to support and increase capacity in the Housing Growth and Regeneration Team.