Scape Group Announces Support

Scape Group have announced their measures to help support delivery partners and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scape have announced that they will be extending the Built Environment Consultancy Services (BECS) framework by three months and the National Construction Framework by four months. Along with this, Scape Group will also postpone the issue of the invitation to tender (ITT) for its National Consultancy framework for three months and will temporarily delay the procurement of the National Construction framework (NCF) for a similar period.

These framework extension and postponements have been actions to enable delivery partners to focus on commissioned projects, along with ensuring the continuity of services during these unprecedented times. Scape have also concluded the pre-qualification phase for the National Consultancy framework and has taken the opportunity to delay the issue of the invitation to tender.

Scape have already introduced a phased business continuity strategy which ensures clients will continue to receive performance data, procurement advice, project related guidance and the day-to-day support they need.

Additionally, Scape Group are working closely with delivery partners on all levels in order to ensure appropriate safeguards and safety measures are in place within their organisations and across all live projects.

Mark Robinson, Scape Group Chief Executive said: “As the situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) evolves, we are focused on delivering robust contingency plans to minimise service disruption to our clients. By extending our existing frameworks, we can avoid placing additional pressure on delivery partners, and prospective partners, as they focus on adapting to these unprecedented circumstances and can therefore focus on supporting our public sector colleagues.

“We’re mindful of the Governments’ current advice to contracting bodies on expediency with procurement during the current crisis, which will clearly be needed to procure what’s needed to help public services deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. We can provide additional flexibility to support the rapid deployment of critical projects. This includes direct awards, single supplier frameworks and in-house expertise in off-site construction.”

All construction partners have been notified of the changes in Scape Group’s procurement timeline.

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