Purpose

Cardiff Council’s Commissioning and Procurement team has been hosting and providing administration services for the current South East Technical and Professional Service Framework since 2020. 

The current framework is due to expire in 2027, in order for Cardiff Council to have a compliant procurement route and to support the collaborative agenda the Commissioning and Procurement team require cabinet approval to commence the re-procurement of the framework.

Decision

RESOLVED: that

1. the commencement of the re-procurement of the South East Wales Technical and Professional Services 2 (SEWTAPS2) Framework be agreed and the hosting arrangements for the subsequent arrangement be taken on (as detailed in this report).
2. Authority be delegated to Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Modernisation, to carry out all aspects of the procurement, (including setting the evaluation methodology, levy percentage, commencing procurement and award of successful supplier to the framework) and thereafter to host and deal with the operation of the framework arrangements, including any ancillary matters relating thereto.