CP2549-24: Devon and Somerset Standing List of Approved Contractors (SLoAC) 2025

Description

This notice is to inform potential contractors of the upcoming opportunity to join the Devon and Somerset Standing List of Approved Contractors (SLoAC).2025. The SLoAC provides a set of pre-qualified contractors for Maintenance, Improvement, and Building Works up to £2,000,000 per project, with most works ranging between £5,000 and £250,000, and for works below £5,000. SLoAC 2025 will replace the existing SLoAC, which has been in operation since 1st April, 2016, and will expire on 31st March, 2025. All interested contractors, including those currently on the existing list must re-apply to join SLoAC 2025. SLoAC 2025 is anticipated to commence on 14th April, 2025, and will run for 4 years with an option to extend. The SLoAC 2025 application process is anticipated to commence in January 2025, with the application package published on the Procurement Portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. Interested contractors should ensure they are registered on the portal in preparation for the application process. The Authority plans to conduct a market engagement event in January 2025 after the application package is launched. Details regarding this will be provided in the contract notice once published. Lot 1: The SLoAC is divided into 37 work categories, including 31 general and specialist categories, 5 general agricultural categories, and a Principal Contractor category. Some of the most used work categories include Refurbishment and Repair, Heating, Roofing, Windows and Doors, New Build and Extension, and Agricultural Building - Build, Repair, and Maintenance. Contractors may apply for as many work categories as they wish to be active in. Devon has been subdivided into 8 geographical areas, plus the Torbay and Plymouth unitary authority areas, and Somerset into 5 geographical areas for the purpose of the SLoAC. Contractors may choose to operate in any number of these areas, subject to qualification. Contractors will be appointed to the SLoAC based on achieving certain minimum standards through pass/fail questions. The award of specific projects will be subject to a competitive procurement process for each individual project. Only approved contractors on the SLoAC will get an opportunity to be selected to participate in a competitive processes when a needs arises. To be approved, contractors must obtain and maintain accreditation from our Comprehensive Accreditation Scheme Provider.. This is not a condition of joining the SLoAC but a condition for being selected to take part in a competitive process when a need arises. The SLoAC is open to use by other public bodies within Devon and Somerset.