Construction frameworks in the public sector:
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Citation: Lam, T, Gale, K, (2021). Construction frameworks in the public sector: Do they deliver what they promise?
London: Property Research Trust. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52915/SBUK7331 |
Summary:
Construction frameworks account for billions of pounds of public sector expenditure within the UK and throughout wider Europe, with this method of procurement being specifically recognised by the UK Government as an integrated approach towards improvement in efficiency outcomes in terms of cost, time and quality. Public sector frameworks were formally introduced into European legislation through EU Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament for coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts. A prime objective of using a framework is the potential benefits that may occur due to the stronger relationships arising from longer term arrangements using engagement with fewer, but carefully chosen suppliers. This is distinctive from ‘open tender’ arrangements where a supplier is chosen for a single project in isolation. Keywords: Construction frameworks, public sector, quality sustainability, closer relationships, construction phases. |
Authors
Terence Yat Ming Lam, PhD, MA, BSc, FRICS, is a Senior Lecturer in Property and Development) at the School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales. He holds his first degree in Building Surveying, an MA in Building Rehabilitation Studies, and a PhD in Property and Construction Studies from Department of Real Estate and Construction, the University of Hong Kong. His research and teaching interests lie in construction procurement practice, construction risk management and contingency, as well as asset and facilities management, specialising in performance assessment, modelling and prediction of construction consultants and contractors for procurement and outsourcing processes. He is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and has years of experience in professional practice in property and construction. See research profile and publications via https://www.ada.unsw.edu.au/our-people/yat-lam.
Keith Stephen Gale, DProf, MBA, DipProjMan, MRICS, has significant professional experience in private and public sector organisations. He is currently the Chief Engineer (Special Projects) at Hampshire County Council in the UK, managing infrastructure projects up to individual values of £45m within a capital annual programme of £100m per annum, as well as providing commercial advice on frameworks and term contracts for works and services up to £500m in value. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a former Chartered Arbitrator. He achieved his Professional Doctorate in Construction Frameworks Studies from Anglia Ruskin University and is a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Engineering & Built Environment.
Keith Stephen Gale, DProf, MBA, DipProjMan, MRICS, has significant professional experience in private and public sector organisations. He is currently the Chief Engineer (Special Projects) at Hampshire County Council in the UK, managing infrastructure projects up to individual values of £45m within a capital annual programme of £100m per annum, as well as providing commercial advice on frameworks and term contracts for works and services up to £500m in value. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a former Chartered Arbitrator. He achieved his Professional Doctorate in Construction Frameworks Studies from Anglia Ruskin University and is a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Engineering & Built Environment.