Urban Design and Building Services are
responsible for the design and maintenance related services to over
200 major sites comprising Schools, Public Libraries, Sports
Facilities, Community Centres, Day Centres, Youth Centres, Office
Accommodation and Public Open Spaces. Included within this
responsibility is the safe removal and treatment of Asbestos.
The current arrangements for Asbestos works would expire on 31
December 2023.
Tenders for contract renewal were publicly advertised in accordance
with Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Following the tender
closure deadline seven (7) compliant bids were received and
evaluated by officers from UDBS and Procurement Services in
accordance with the stated criteria
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/12/2023
Decision due: 6 Dec 2023 by Cabinet Member for Regeneration and WMCA
Lead director: Director Regeneration and Growth
Contact: Luke Dove Email: luke_Dove@sandwell.gov.uk.
Implications: Resources: The annual budget for the provision of Asbestos works for Sandwell MBC is included within the Property Maintenance Account and the Schools Repairs Account. Legal and Governance: The Council had to comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Council’s own Contract Procedure Rules 2022, and this tender exercise had been conducted in accordance with the required procedures. Contract Procedure Rules 2022, clause 16.1 provides authority to a Cabinet Member to award contracts in the value range £500,001 to £1 million. Risk: The Council was required to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and this required a specialist supply chain including a Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor. The appointed contractor would follow all regulatory asbestos removal procedures and works would be monitored by suitably qualified and experienced Council officers Equality: The appointed contractor would be bound by the terms and conditions of t