■ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-trial-case-study-archbishop-beck
The Archbishop Beck Sports College Trial Project had a value £15.9 million (pre-savings) and comprised the construction of a new build school by Liverpool City Council, Willmott Dixon Construction, Sheppard Robson, and key supply chain members Mouchel (structural, mechanical & electrical), D Morgan (groundworks), A&B (M&E specialist works) and Cara & Metsec (steel frame).
The Council selected Willmott Dixon through the Scape Framework, seeking to improve on timescales achieved by the same team on the Notre Dame School project, and prioritised engagement of local businesses and local employment and training opportunities. The project achieved 60% local spend compared to 50% on Notre Dame.
Cost savings of 26% were agreed, from a rate of £1,950 per square metre for a comparable project to a rate of £1,438 per square metre, through:
■ Lessons learned from the Notre Dame School project
■ Innovations through ESI with Willmott Dixon and tier 2/3 supply chain members.