The Executive Director (Communities and People) has submitted a report to seek (i) Cabinet approval to establish a Framework for the provision and installation of renewable technologies to Council owned properties; and (ii) delegated authority for the Executive Director (Communities and People) to appoint suppliers to the Framework.

Cabinet is recommended to:

1.       Grant approval for Oxford City Council to establish a Renewable Technologies Framework under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (or successor legislation) for the installation of renewable technologies to Council owned properties;

2.       Delegate authority to the Executive Director (Communities and People) to agree the final structure of the Renewable Technologies Framework and appoint successful suppliers to all lots on the Framework; and

3.       Delegate authority to the Executive Director (Communities and People) to procure and award contracts over £1 million procured through the Renewable Technologies Framework.

The Executive Director (Communities and People) had submitted a report to seek (i) Cabinet approval to establish a Framework for the provision and installation of renewable technologies to Council owned properties; and (ii) delegated authority for the Executive Director (Communities and People) to appoint suppliers to the Framework.

The Deputy Leader (Statutory) – Finance and Asset Management explained that the Council was anticipating making substantial investment its housing stock though the installation of renewable technologies.  It was therefore considered expedient to establish a framework to procure their provision and installation.  This would enable procurement to take place in a timely way and without unduly onerous processes, whilst ensuring that best value for the taxpayer was retained.

Cabinet resolved to:

1.        Grant approval for Oxford City Council to establish a Renewable Technologies Framework under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (or successor legislation) for the installation of renewable technologies to Council owned properties;

2.        Delegate authority to the Executive Director (Communities and People) to agree the final structure of the Renewable Technologies Framework and appoint successful suppliers to all lots on the Framework; and

3.        Delegate authority to the Executive Director (Communities and People) to procure and award contracts over £1 million procured through the Renewable Technologies Framework.