Decision details

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.