It is proposed to renew the current Framework and extend its scope to cater for every construction project over 250 000 GBP threshold and to incorporate the lessons learned from the current iteration.
The Framework has been a catalyst for engagement and upskilling of the regional supply chain.
Alongside the regional framework, the project's scope is to also continue improving the current construction procurement practices for projects valued below this threshold across the region, to ensure consistency, driving the delivery of community benefits, develop continuous improvement and set new benchmarks for best practice.
It is proposed that the framework will be set up by the six NW authorities and available to be used by other public sector agencies (Higher Education, Police Authority and Fire and Rescue Services) by July 2018 and be in place for four years (with a break clause to review after the first 2 years).
A Collaborative and integrated framework, building on the foundations of NWCF 1
Harvesting benefits and savings from use of technology, improved processes, Collaborative working, supply savings and efficiencies through fairness, transparency and competitive collaboration on projects.
Maximising local, community and impacts through SME engagement and intelligent quality based selection and clearly defined targets and benchmarked performance.
Exceeding the performance and outputs from NWCF1, with enhanced value for the Customers, Stakeholders and communities.
Being the ‘go to’ procurement solution for public bodies in north Wales.
Whilst the exact detail of the anticipated spend is unconfirmed, Government spend projections and extrapolation of the performance of the NWCF1 indicate that a likely spend of some 400m GBP is anticipated.
Please note — Contractor engagement events (29.6.2017 and 4.7.2017)
1. NWCF2 Engagement event — Thursday 29th June at 10:00, Lecture theatre at Ty Menai, Parc Menai, Ffordd Penlan, Bangor, LL57 4HJ
2. NWCF2 Engagement event — Tuesday 4th July at 10:00, Conference Room St. Asaph Business Park, Ffordd William Morgan, Saint Asaph, LL17 0JD
Places will be limited to 2 people (max.) per organisation and there is a need to register your attendance Prior to the event.
To sign up for one of the events please use the below links – 4.7.2017 (St Asaph) Booking Link:
http://experience.be-group.co.uk/NWCF2NEJuly2017
29.6.2017 (Bangor) booking Link:
http://experience.be-group.co.uk/NWCF2NWJune2017
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=67392
(WA Ref:67392).