Pan London contracts to test local collaboration

摘要

The process behind developing the London Highway Alliance Contracts demonstrates that client and contracting sectors can work together and drive out inefficiencies in the highways sector. Collaboration, common standards and specifications are key mantras for the Highway Maintenance Efficiency Programme (HMEP). London has implemented these through its new framework contracts - the London Highway Alliance Contracts (LoHAC) - and both client and contracting sectors can learn lessons from the approach. Recognition that there were inefficiencies in highways procurement and service delivery across London led to the development of framework contracts that include for the first time both Transport for London and borough roads. The new framework contracts which become operational from April 2013 divide London into four geographic areas and the claim is that they will save up to ￡450M over their eight year life (Transportation Professional December 2012). The framework covers 23 discrete services including lighting and winter maintenance and allows flexibility for boroughs to choose to buy-in the elements they want.