Regional schools frameworks mooted

摘要

Contractors are expecting an expanded Partnerships for Schools to procure schools projects through a number of regional frameworks as the James Review findings become adopted. The government-commissioned taskforce led by DSG International group operations director Sebastian James last week published its final report on a new schools capital system. It called for local authorities to be given more say on which schools projects were prioritised in their areas. But it also said a central body should be given the task of procuring most schools work and - critically - making sure it is delivered to time, quality and budget. Several sources told CN they expected PfS to take on the central role, albeit in an amended form. It is thought the body may become part of the Department for Education, and is likely to expand its team of project managers to cope with the increased responsibility for the success of projects.