SCF launches its fourth-generation major construction framework for public sector projects across the South of England.
Building on the success of previous generations, SCF is delighted to announce that its new framework will be launched on 29 April 2019 across the South East, South West, and London regions.
SCF has a proven track record for efficient delivery of major schemes across the south of England and leads the way in both performance management and the production of nationally significant industry data.
SCF is committed to engaging local supply chains and delivers initiatives around Health & Safety, social value and innovation in construction.
SCF attributes its success to its unique integrated team approach, which has an exceptional and demonstrable track record of delivery, cementing its position as trusted advisor to the public sector.
The current generation has delivered over £2.5 billion of public projects, adding more than £110 million of value for 75 public sector clients through its quality managed approach, whilst on average reducing costs by 1% in pre-construction.
We consistently outperform the national averages both in terms of project performance and client satisfaction. You can find out more here.
The 11 contractors appointed across the three Lots will deliver up to £5.25 billion in the four-year life of the framework. The successful contractors appointed to the framework are:
BAM Construction Ltd
Galliford Try Building Ltd
ISG Construction Ltd
Kier Construction Ltd
Mace Construction Ltd
McLaren Construction Ltd
Midas Construction Ltd
Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd
Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd
Wates Construction Ltd
Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd
SCF is a joint initiative between Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council, the framework may be used by all public bodies across the South of England.
Steve Clow, Assistant Director Property and Facilities, Hampshire County Council said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of 11 contractors to the next generation of SCF. Our unique integrated team approach has helped to deliver significant benefits for Public Sector clients across the South of England.”
Justin Bennetts, Strategic Procurement Manager, Devon County Council, said: “We look forward to this generation of SCF continuing to deliver and improve upon the high expectations of our clients, and take a leading role in Shaping Public Construction”.
For further information about the framework please contact a member of the framework team:
Via our website – https://southernconstructionframework.gov.uk/contact/
Or by Phone – South West: 01392 382 444 – South East & London: 01962 845 942
For all media enquiries:
South East & London: Jenny Larby / Julie Sloan, Communication Team Leaders, Hampshire County Council, 01962 847115, ccbscommunications@hants.gov.uk
South West: Mike Bomford, Media & PR Manager Communications Team, Devon County Council, 01392 383000 mike.bomford@devon.gov.uk
SCF two-stage approach explored options with Woking BC
The SCF has seen an increasing number of large scale Car Park projects in recent weeks. One project has recently been awarded to Willmott Dixon after an extremely competitive mini competition process.
The Heathside Crescent Car Park in Woking is nearly 30 years old, servicing a popular town centre that continues to grow. As a result, the car park is often at capacity and is in need of extension. Additionally it has become a hot spot for anti-social behaviour, with large columns and blind corners making it an unnerving experience at times. The Client came to SCF wanting alternative solutions that could be developed collaboratively throughout the preconstruction phase. As a result a number of contractors put forward proposals, and on this occasion Willmott Dixon were successfully appointed by the Client.
Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has sealed a pre-construction service agreement for the first phase of Hackney Council’s ambitious mixed-use community development
Working in collaboration with SCF, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure is set to deliver a major leisure centre and 1,100-pupil academy next to Shoreditch Park. Six residential blocks are also planned in the second phase of development.
The proposals for the site next to Shoreditch Park comprise a new leisure centre, a secondary school, and associated external works and infrastructure, including a new public square where community events can be hosted.
Levelling the playing field for smaller businesses
Central to the SCF is understanding the difficulty faced by SMEs and their respective routes to market. The Framework’s market intelligence reporting helps us understand how they compete and how clients can gain access to their skills and experience.
The Government has recently set out new reporting rules as part of a drive to increase construction industry spend with small businesses. The requirements are applicable to projects >£5m for a minimum package value of £25,000.
Protecting against Main Contractor Failure
Carillon is obviously the first thing that people think about when supply chain failure is mentioned, but they are not unique and there have been many others in the last ten years not least Connaught and ROK, to name but a few.
The next question is ‘who will be next’ and there will be – to announce that in an article like this would potentially contribute to the risk of their potential failure. But currently there are a small range of significant construction companies that are facing some challenging times.
Championing diversity in the industry
Emma Bull, framework manager for ISG, international construction services company, and SCF framework partner, gives her take on the importance of diversity in the industry. Emma believes that the construction industry needs to do more to address the gender imbalance in our workforce, particularly for the next generation of construction professionals. Statistics show that less than 7% of students on construction courses in further education in 2015/16 were female. (Source: Destinations of Construction Learners in Further Education CITB June 2017).
SCF Safety Forum – Exploring and debating “cable free” sites
At the SCF Health and Safety forum Contractors safety advisors and professionals got together to discuss various safety issues and updates occurring on SCF projects, also updating each other on the recent incidents/accidents and discuss lessons learnt. A re-occurring trend on trailing cables was highlighted as a major contributing factor towards slips, trips and falls on construction sites.
Outstanding Midas apprentice named the region’s best
The outstanding commitment and dedication of a Shared Apprenticeships South West apprentice, working with Midas Construction has been celebrated with the presentation of a top industry award.
Adam Robertson was revealed as the winner of the construction industry Outstanding Apprentice of the Year accolade at the Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards recently.
NACF Market Intelligence Review 2017
NACF partners capture market intelligence from trade packages across their projects. On a quarterly basis, information gathered by the contractors through their trade supply chain provides a snap shot of changes year on year, with a forecast for the coming year. The data provides a view of the possible factors that may affect projects going forward, and allow clients to understand any changes from the previous year. NACF brings together the UK’s largest Framework arrangements under a banner promoting good practice and efficiency in public sector procurement
