Procurement – Covid-19

Prison expansion delayed by investment shortfalls and ISG collapse, NAO report says

The prisons maintenance backlog has doubled to £1.8 billion over the last four years and the prison service estimates that it would cost £2.8 billion over the next five years to bring the prison estate into a ‘fair’ condition, says the National Audit Office (NAO).

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Grenfell report author slams companies for gaming the building safety system

Dame Judith Hackitt ,author of the post Grenfell report ‘Building a Safer Future, said companies are trying to ‘game the system’ on building safety and the industry’s product testing system is ‘rotten’.

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Developers commit to doubling speed of remediation for dangerous cladding

The government has published a new Remediation Acceleration Plan that will mean dangerous cladding in all high-rise buildings included in publicly-funded schemes will be remedied by the end of the decade.

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New code launched to crackdown on late payments

The Government has launched the new Fair Payment Code which is said to represent a ‘crackdown’ on late payments across businesses.

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Sizewell C challenge thrown out of court

High Court judge Mrs Justice Lieven has thrown out a bid to challenge the nuclear regulator’s decision to issue a licence for the proposed Sizewell C plant as ‘totally without merit’.

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Cabinet Office launches procurement for £80 billion framework

Construction suppliers have until 13 December to register interest in market engagement for a Cabinet Office seven year framework for some £80 billion of Construction Works and Associated Services including Healthcare and Offsite Solutions.

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Commissioner to be appointed to oversee new transport strategy investment

The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed an expert panel to advise on the Department for Transport’s (DfT) capital investments, alongside announcement of an Integrated National Transport Strategy for England.

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Company fined £1.6 million after lifting sling snapped and killed worker

A contractor has been fined £1.6 million after a 24-year-old man was crushed to death when a lifting sling snapped.

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Scottish Water moves towards ‘advanced partnering’ model for biggest ever procurement

Scottish Water has invited bids to be involved in a new partnering-style approach to maintain and improve its water and waste water infrastructure over the period 2027 to 2033, with a potential extension to 2039.

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Scottish government to explore new investment financing models

A range of measures designed to transform how Scotland attracts and supports capital investment has been announced by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes.

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