Cabinet considered a report on the procurement and award of a professional services framework agreement.
Alternative options considered and rejected by the Cabinet:
· Procure professional services on a project by project basis.
· Continue the use of other external frameworks.
Resolved to
1. approve the Professional Services Framework Agreement and
2. approve the named providers in each lot for the Professional Services Framework Agreement as set out in Confidential Appendix C
Reasons for Decision
The establishment of the Framework Agreement will provide a faster and more compliant route to market.
The fees proposed by the Professional Services provider are the basis for a negotiation to obtain the lowest possible project fees which demonstrate value for money.