Decision details

The decision is required to undertake the procurement for a contract for the servicing, repairs, and maintenance of solar panels installed on social housing across North Yorkshire.

To procure a contract for the servicing, repairs and maintenance of solar panels via a further competition on Procure Plus’ Retrofit Program Delivery Services DPS

Several routes to market were identified such as further competition, direct award and an open tender. The decision to utilise a further competition through Procure Plus’s Retrofit DPS was due to the large number of suppliers on the DPS that will increase competition and add value.

A direct award was discussed but rejected as there is time available to run a further competition which will add value through competitive pricing.
There are several alternative frameworks and DPS providers that offered feasible and compliant routes to market. Procure Plus was chosen due to the large number of contractors onboarded as well as their experience delivering similar procurements.