4ps commends council partnership
29 August 2012
A local government partnership is “delivering huge improvements” to 55,000 council houses, libraries and schools, according to a government agency.
Procurement adviser 4ps said in a report that a joint venture between Sheffield City Council and building and civil engineering contractor the Kier Group is an example of best practice.
The joint venture was set up as a limited liability partnership (LLP) in March 2003. It runs for 10 years, with an option for the council to review the contract after seven years...