1. Construction Professional Services Consultancy Framework
An Introduction for Framework Members

2. Overview Up to 8 members per value banding per lot
All framework agreements have been distributed – any issues please highlight so we can rectify
Further competition will primarily be going through the Kent Business Portal
Framework is open to other public bodies as outlined in the original OJEU notice
Initial agreement duration is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2
Medway needs members set up on their finance system

3. Further Competitions Framework allows for direct award/ mini comp
The lots/value bands have been set up on the Kent Business Portal
Main point of contact can be changed/updated
You’ll receive notification upon new opportunity (goes to the main point of contact’s )
Reason behind updating information
Further competition will work the same as the framework set up but streamlined

4. Further Competition Pt.3
Terms and Conditions used are not dictated by the framework
Mini comp’s Quality/Price is dictated by the complexity of the project:
Contracting bodies are responsible for adopting the correct split
There are no time limit restrictions on mini comps
Prices submitted must be equal to or lower than those submitted at tender stage
PURCHASE TYPE
QUALITY/PRICE RATIO (Q/P)
Innovative
80/20 to 55/45
Complex
70/30 to 50/50
Straightforward
40/60 to 25/75
Routine
30/70 to 20/80

5. Kent Business Portal User guide created for other public bodies
Copies available
Please send any system comments to
System has been used to ensure the OJEU upper threshold isn’t breached
Discussion section accessible during mini comps
Call off contracts will be issued by the public body running the further competition.
The terms of which are at their discretion

6. Key Performance Indicators
Framework KPIs:
On time delivery
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to adhere to project budget
Ability to meet client’s needs
Assessed using client’s feedback following project delivery, framework members expected to achieve at least 2 out of 3 across the board
Score
Criteria: 1
The contractor failed to meet the KPI 2
The KPI was achieved by the contractor 3
The requirements set for the KPI were exceeded by the contractor

7. Framework Suspension
Obviously something we don’t expect to occur but something that needs to be raised
Can occur from consistent issues
E.g. failing to meet KPIs
Failure to rectify suspension issues can result in termination of framework agreement
Dealt with by Medway Council – no other public body can suspend/terminate framework members

8. Actions
Ensure signed framework agreements are returned to Medway Council
Cant award call off contracts otherwise
Ensure contact details on the Kent Business Portal are correct
Complete and return the new supplier set up form

9. Documentation
Will also be distributed electronically after this meeting:
CPSC Framework User Guide
Access Agreement Form
Kent Business Portal User Guide
All can be shared with potential framework buyers

10. Any Questions/Suggestions?