Delivery Partner Panel

The HCA has set up the Delivery Partner Panel (DPP), an initiative that provides local authorities and Registered Providers with a one stop shop for development and construction-related works and services.

The panel is a fast and simple way to procure services for every stage of the development process from soft market testing to physical construction. Services include:

• Project appraisal
• Project and programme management
• Finance and funding
• Land assembly and planning
• Design and technical
• Commercial, cost and construction management
• Construction
• Sales and marketing

DPP success so far

Launched in January 2010, the panel will run until 3 January 2013. Fifty local authorities are already using the DPP and so far 23,000 new homes have been identified for construction on HCA-owned sites using the DPP. Users of the panel also see the following benefits:

• Fast and simple procurement
• Access to a pre-qualified list of high quality providers
• A flexible range of services
• A wide choice of housing suppliers

How to use the panel

The panel is divided into three regional clusters, with 17 members in each cluster (see table below). The panel has been procured through a fully compliant OJEU process (Notice ref.2009/S144-211068).

Local authorities and Registered Providers can procure through the panel. Panel users are required to sign a letter of agreement with the HCA. The HCA then provides users with access to a secure website with all the information they need to start procurement. Panel users are responsible for putting in place a separate framework contract between themselves and panel members and for running mini-competitions to draw down services from the panel. Information, help and advice cqan be provided by the HCA at all stages of the process.

Framework contract

All panel members have signed up to a three-year framework contract with the HCA, with the option extend to four. The framework contract establishes high level terms and conditions for the panel and includes:

• Maximum tendered rates for development management services and construction works
• Mini-competition processes and evaluation criteria
• Insurances including £20m contractors all risks insurance and £10m professional indemnity
• A schedule of services

The panel members

For more information please see the Delivery Partner Panel Flyer and Handbook or email deliverypartnerinfo@hca.gsx.gov.uk.  Signed up Partners can also access the Panels extranet.