Decision details

Request for Waiver Building Control Surveyor (Integrated Degree) L6 Apprenticeship - 48 Months and award the contract to Wolverhampton University

Request for Waiver Building Control Surveyor (Integrated Degree) L6 Apprenticeship
48 Months
The proposed contract for the above will be between £12,000 (inc VAT) and £120,000
(inc VAT).
With this RFW I include a copy of the specification or brief which has been prepared
for this contract and which details the goods, services and/or works which will be
provided.
The course includes:
• Sustainability
• Building Pathology
• Fire Safety and Accessibility at Sports Grounds
• Dissertation
• End Point Assessment (EPA)
We will be using the University of Wolverhampton’s Apprenticeship Services Training
Agreement. I have sought the approval of Legal Services to the alternative terms and
conditions that I propose to use for this contract.
In accordance with the Council’s Contract Procedures Rules, three alternative quotes
should be obtained and the lowest quotation should be accepted.

I can confirm that I have sought advice from Legal Services and we have agreed that it is appropriate that this requirement be waived for the following reason(s):
(Delete A, B OR C as applicable)
B Received fewer than three price quotes

I can confirm that, despite non-compliance with the requirement to seek at least
three quotes, the award of this contract to the above supplier will be best value
for the Council for the following reason(s):
There are currently only 2 providers for this qualification, UCEM and Wolverhampton
University we therefore seek a waiver to support the use the University of
Wolverhampton for the above qualification The scheme of work from
Wolverhampton is very comprehensive and supports the technical and professional
needs of our people within the Building Control team, over and above the experience
provided by the 2nd provider (UCEM) UCEM offer – a virtual learning environment
with skills and behaviours taught in the workplace and weekly webinars with
support – 54 months long for the same price. Wolverhampton University – offer
weekly webinars, and support, hands on residential experience x2 per year– the
course is 48 months long. The Wolverhampton residential courses offer experience
which is of benefit to the apprentice and the role, provided within a purpose built
centre to support learning, including, lectures with the course lead, site visits,
practical work within multi-purpose labs, they encourage collaborative working and
networking – offering hands on experience to relate theory into practice and develop
ideas to solve problems – this addition to the course sets it apart from other
providers – and would also benefit the learner (short video here:
HTTPS://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWmAZ3Vyaxk (this is not available from the 2nd provider) The university provide a comprehensive programme of work, to support
the high level of technical ability required by this role, and also have a proven track record of achievement with ourselves. Please find a statement from the Building
Control Manager, Andrew Howard (North and Mid-Devon Building Control):Statement “The Partnership has an established relationship with Wolverhampton University. Since 2019, we have had two Trainees enrol on this course as students. As well as being recommended by our governing body the LABC, both students have found the course interesting, demanding and a great grounding for our
role. The course has proven it provides an excellent platform for the Validation and Building Safety Regulator Registration process with our most recent Trainee
achieving Class 2A registration while still attending the course. Our students have
found the format of course beneficial, in particular, the combination of distance
learning, semester module assignments and assessments and on site study weeks
an excellent format and environment to learn.”