Why Local Authorities Need Specialist Contractors

Pressures facing Local Authorities

Brought on by shrinking budgets and lower resource allocation, Local Authorities face increased pressure by the day. Expected to deliver projects without clearly defined budgets and with fewer resources, procurement has become an increasingly difficult task. From the perspective of administering tenders as well as developing clear and sustainable specifications, that consider the technical expertise required.

The pressure, however, is not entirely economic, local communities have become far more educated around the risks of flooding and invasive vegetation, such as #japaneseknotweed and are increasingly looking to #localauthorities to give advice and in some circumstances accept responsibility for their management.

Procurement guidelines can make negotiations with specialist contractors difficult, and an unclear scoring system can require local authorities to accept lower cost submissions that are lacking in innovation and pay little account to long term management or the environment.

Local authority representatives are also required to police and manage a number of highly complex issues, from issuing community protection orders against Japanese knotweed to adopting SUDS and water management schemes proposed by residential and commercial developers.

We understand that many local authority projects are about more than just project delivery. At all stages we look to where possible, represent the council with local groups. In practice this can range from running workshops, or having local schools assist in seeding and planting, whilst also giving talks on biodiversity and ecology.

How Ebsford supports Local Authorities

We have an enviable track record of working with local authority clients throughout the UK and have vast experience of the challenges involved with successful delivery of local authority projects. To enhance our offering, we are able to provide a number of additional services to assist.

We have prepared and continue to develop several local authority specific presentations that are designed to give staff an introduction to niche areas. For example, we offer CPD seminars and training in a range of topics including differing invasive #vegetation, putting together effective management strategies, issues affecting urban #water bodies and how to maximise restoration whilst enhancing #biodiversity.

Our works can be developed either as a design and build through a single stage tender, or we can work with local authorities to develop a framework for management of invasive vegetation over multiple years. Additionally, we are able to advise local authorities on accessing funding or procurement through innovation, partnerships or existing mechanisms.

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Innovation is key

Our approach has always been to find the best solution for our clients. It’s not just the way we work that is different. All our solutions are developed with the aim of minimising impact and waste, which often leads to significant cost savings. Whilst our high levels of knowledge, experience and training means that all our projects are delivered to the highest possible standards.

Preventing complaints and ambiguity that may result in compensation events or ultimately an unsuccessful project outcome. We continuously review every part of our operations to ensure that we only offer the best possible service to our clients.

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