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Appendix B to the report is exempt from publication as it contains commercially confidential information (exempt under paragraph 3, Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended)).

The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development presented a report on the proposed procurement of a new four-year framework agreement for construction new build works, commissioned by Be First on behalf of the Council, in relation to the delivery of projects within Council’s Investment and Acquisition Strategy (IAS).

The Cabinet Member advised that despite the current challenging environment for construction projects, there remained the potential to award £1.5bn of contracts for new schemes over the period 2024 - 2028, based on an estimated £1.1bn worth of direct delivery schemes and an allowance of £400m for potential third party access.  An assessment of options by officers from Be First and the Council had identified a two-stage restricted procurement procedure comprising two Lots (works under £50m and works in excess of £50m) as the preferred approach, in order to provide enhanced resilience and ensure competition.

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.