Decision

AGREED: that

1. the evaluation criteria, publication of the tender and supplier shortlisting based on the criteria set in the tender document of the South East Wales Led Technical and Professional Services 2 (SEWTAPS2) Framework through a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 be approved

1. the Head of Procurement and Commissioning be authorised to take all necessary operational steps to implement the SEWTAPS2 Framework, in accordance with the approval granted under decision point 1 above, and as set out within the report at paragraph 31, specifically to include (without limitation) the approval and implementation of non-substantial framework modifications, novation requests related to corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, or other lawful succession (provided the incoming entity satisfies the Authority's requirements and procurement legislation), temporary suspensions for reasons set in the Framework, necessary legislative changes to terms and conditions, and for any other operational or administrative matters.

Reasons for the decision

To implement the delegated aspects of the procurement process, that were approved by Cabinet on 17 September 2026. The delegated aspects have now been refined and finalised, enabling the Framework Team to proceed with the framework procurement and management thereafter