Purpose

The current Be First Development Framework,
which is utilised to deliver the Be First portfolio of new build
residential works, expires shortly.  The
Cabinet will be asked to approve the procurement strategy for a new
framework of contractors to deliver circa £1.3bn worth of
construction work over the period 2024-2028.

Content

The current Be First Development Framework,
which is utilised to deliver the Be First portfolio of new build
residential works, expires shortly.  The
Cabinet will be asked to approve the procurement strategy for a new
framework of contractors to deliver circa £1.3bn worth of
construction work over the period 2024-2028.

Cabinet resolved
to:
 
(i)  Agree
that Be First, on behalf of the Council, proceed with the
procurement of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Development Framework 2024 – 2028 in accordance with the
strategy set out in the report;
 
(ii)  Note that
whilst the projected value of the Framework was up to £1.5bn,
the Council shall not be obliged to award any contracts via the
Framework;
 
(iii)  Agree that Be First,
on behalf of the Council, manage the Framework in accordance with
the scope of services set out in Appendix A to the report, and that
the fee for the management of the Framework be paid by the Council
to Be First as per the mechanism set out that appendix; and
 
(iv)  Authorise the
Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth, in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, the Head
of Legal and the Strategic Director,
Resources, to conduct the procurement and award and enter
into the Framework Agreements and all other necessary or ancillary
agreements with the successful bidders.