In our February review post, we shared some details of a project we’ve been working on with Southwark, Lincoln and South Kesteven councils, exploring approaches for the design of a common pattern for reporting, diagnosing and scheduling of housing repairs. Today, we’re taking a closer look at what that project has entailed, and the significant impact it could have.
With close to 60 years of local government experience at DG Cities, we are aware firsthand of the challenges facing forward thinking local authorities. And we know that one of the biggest challenges is the pace of change. We all know that we’re in a period of rapid technological change, and the possibilities and opportunities arising from that technological change are enormous. So far, so exciting! But this can also be challenging if you’re a buyer or a seller; and Standing Orders and the Public Contract Regulations mean that long lead times are unavoidable. And what’s the implications of this? Well, we’ve heard of high value LED lighting contracts that took so long to be procured that by the time the authority was ready to sign the contract, the solution was out of date and the procurement process was cancelled.
