Decision

The Cabinet Member for Housing & Local Plan has decided to award a new £1 billion 'DFG Works Framework' to six contractors for Disabled Facilities Grants adaptations.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet Member for Housing & Local Plan approved the setup of the framework up to the value of £1 billion for an initial term of 2 years with an optional extension of a further 2 years, and appointed six contractors to the framework.

summary: The decision involves awarding a new £1 billion 'DFG Works Framework' to six competent contractors for Disabled Facilities Grants adaptations.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Housing & Local Plan has decided to award a new £1 billion 'DFG Works Framework' to six contractors for Disabled Facilities Grants adaptations.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves public funds and the selection of contractors, which could impact service delivery and quality.

affected_stakeholders: ["Lichfield West Midlands Trading Services", "Council (LDC)", "Service users", "Contractors"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.lichfielddc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=765

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Decision

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Lichfield West Midlands Trading Services (LWMTS) have been commissioned to deliver Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) adaptations on behalf of the Council (LDC).   The company were previously using a third party DPS system to award works to contractors. However, this proved to be complicated and time consuming, resulting in longer than necessary time frames for the service user to have works completed.    Following a compliant PCR 2015 full tender process, LDC are recommending the award of six competent contractors to a new £1bn ‘DFG Works Framework’ with an aspirational start date of 1st July 2025, for a period of 2 + 2 years.   The Framework can be used by LWM. It is also anticipated that the Framework will be utilised by other public sector associations experiencing similar issued by charging an access fee.

Content: Lichfield West Midlands Trading Services (LWMTS) have been commissioned to deliver Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) adaptations on behalf of the Council (LDC).   The company were previously using a third party DPS system to award works to contractors. However, this proved to be complicated and time consuming, resulting in longer than necessary time frames for the service user to have works completed.    Following a compliant PCR 2015 full tender process, LDC are recommending the award of six competent contractors to a new £1bn ‘DFG Works Framework’ with an aspirational start date of 1st July 2025, for a period of 2 + 2 years.   The Framework can be used by LWM. It is also anticipated that the Framework will be utilised by other public sector associations experiencing similar issued by charging an access fee. The Cabinet Member for Housing & Local Plan approved:   ·       The setup of the framework up to the value of £1 billion, for an initial term of 2 years with an optional extension of a further 2 years.   ·       To delegate approval of the 2 year extension to the Cabinet Member for Housing and Local Plan.   ·       To appoint the following contractors to the framework: AS Plumbing & Bathrooms Ltd, Cardo (Central) Ltd, Eden Adaptions Ltd, Fenax Developments Ltd, Tyrer Building Contractors Ltd and Wilcox Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

Date of Decision: July 23, 2025