Scape has started the renewal race for contractors to secure a place on its East Midlands and the East of England framework for projects up to £7.5m
Successful contractors will then be invited to tender this winter, with public sector organisations in the Midlands and East of England able to access the framework from August 2022.
Part of the Scape Construction suite of direct award frameworks, the new framework will help local authorities and public sector organisations accelerate the procurement of construction projects up to a value of £7.5m.
The new four-year East Midlands and the East of England framework will build on the positive impact of Scape’s existing Regional Construction framework which has successfully delivered 362 projects to date.
The framework will provide further flexibility by offering a ‘client commercial choice’ option in addition to a direct award procurement pathway, as part of the contractor selection process. Those organisations procuring projects through the framework will also benefit from the removal of value bands within the new structure, providing clients with greater choice over which contractors and services they would like to select.
This is alongside new ‘net zero-ready’ features that will support the public sector’s ambitious sustainability goals and an effective response to the climate emergency.
‘Accelerate the delivery of great spaces and places’
Adrian Hill, acting deputy managing director at Scape, said: “The public sector continues to play a vital role in the economic recovery of regions across the UK, including the Midlands and East of England.
“Speaking with contractors this summer, it’s clear that innovative, large-scale frameworks – based on a bedrock of rigour and compliance – are at the forefront of their growth plans as they look to develop long-lasting relationships with regeneration-focused local authorities and public sector organisations.
“Through the positive evolution of our regional framework – which includes a greater focus on helping clients address the climate emergency and their 2030 net zero targets – we hope to accelerate the delivery of great spaces and places that benefit local communities and generate extensive social value.
“The level of interest from local contractors to date means we can look forward to assembling another team of high-quality delivery partners committed to creating even greater outcomes and a positive legacy for projects across the region.”
