URL: https://committees.oldham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5546

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director of Place/Deputy Chief Executive which sought approval to establish new frameworks and contracts to deliver and facilitate Highways Maintenance in Oldham. The previous framework (Construction and Highways Works and Services Framework) expired in October 2024.   A review of the delivery of the Construction and Highways Works and Services Framework had identified that new agreements needed to be established.   The proposal, presented to the Cabinet, was to establish a mix of new frameworks and contracts that are required to cover the Council’s highways maintenance work requirements. The Council needs to ensure that all procurement activity is compliant with Oldham Council Contract Procedure Rules and the Procurement Act 2023.   Option 1 – To approve the report and allow Oldham Council Procurement to establish new frameworks and contracts to cover all highway maintenance delivery. This will ensure that delivery complies with Oldham Council Contract Procedure Rules and the Procurement Act 2023, whilst also delivering the best value for money. Option 2 – Not to approve the report, which is not considered viable, as the consequence of this will leave the Council in breach of Oldham Council Contract Procedure Rules, unless each scheme is individually quoted or tendered for, which is considered an inefficient procurement method, and would not provide best value. Option 1 is the preferred Option.   Resolved: That Cabinet approval is given to establish new frameworks and contracts, as outlined in Option 1 (paragraph 3.1 of the submitted report) Option 1, thereby allowing  Oldham Council’s Procurement Service to establish new frameworks and contracts to cover all highway maintenance delivery, which will ensure that delivery complies with Oldham Council Contract Procedure Rules and the Procurement Act 2023, whilst also delivering the best value for money.

Date of Decision: September 22, 2025