Planned Works Framework

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VII.1 Additional information previously omitted Instead of: Not applicable Read: Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Unitas Ltd have considered their obligations in relation to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 applies. As such Stoke-on-Trent City Council has duly considered how the proposed procurement might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being within the contract area and how in conducting this procurement, this improvement can be secured. Social value is pivotal to the Council and part of its strategic vision and objectives. Therefore the evaluation criteria includes elements relating to economic and social factors and, given its importance, will constitute 30% of the tender assessment. These factors include contractors' ability to support the local economy through providing supply chain opportunities and to provide employment and training opportunities in the area covered by the contract Place of text to be modified: IV.1.3) Instead of: IV.1.3) Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 60 Read: IV.1.3) Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 55 Other additional information: Planned Works Framework A competitive tender exercise is being undertaken to seek suppliers for this requirement, so if you are interested in bidding please follow the instructions below to access our e-tendering portal. Supplier Instructions: https://iewm.bravosolution.co.uk/sotandstaffordshireauthorities/ If you require any further assistance the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon-Fri - 8am-6pm on: email: [email protected] Telephone No: 0800 0698 630 Background Unitas Stoke-on-Trent Limited (Unitas) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stoke-on-Trent City Council which was established in March 2017 to deliver repairs and maintenance services for the Council's housing stock and public buildings following the decision to end the current joint venture partnership with Kier Stoke Limited (Kier Stoke). The joint venture with Kier Stoke ends at midnight on 3 February 2018 at which point Unitas will commence delivering the services.

Introduction A number of contractor frameworks are now being procured to support Unitas in the delivery of its repairs and maintenance obligations.

This Framework, known as the Planned Works Framework, is being procured to deliver a number of planned works programmes including component replacements and elemental renewals. Whilst Unitas will have directly employed tradespeople, they will primarily be focussed on responsive repairs activity.