Dodd Group appointed to Constructing West Midlands framework

DoddGroup is delighted to have been appointed as a contractor partner by theConstructing West Midlands Repair and Maintenance framework. 

Comprisinga suite of OJEU-compliant, publicly owned and managed frameworks operated by SandwellCouncil and Acivico Limited, the Constructing West Midlands Repair and Maintenanceframework will run for a minimum of four years.

Dodd Group was appointed following a robusttender and due diligence process which was carried out in accordance withPublic Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. The company will provide a comprehensive range ofmechanical and electrical services including repair and maintenance tomechanical and electrical services, pipework installations, project design, plannedpreventative maintenance (compliance works), energy efficiency installations and alteration of existinginstallations.

MatthewLewis, Divisional Managing Director at Dodd Group, comments: "Our appointment givesus the opportunity to build upon our strong working relationships with bothSandwell Council and Birmingham City Council, and to support communities acrossthe West Midlands region.

"Weemploy more than 100 people at our maintenance division’s headquarters in Smethwickand it’s particularly pleasing for them to have secured work on their own doorstep.Our appointment also provides continuity for two apprentices who have beenworking on Sandwell Council properties as well as an opportunity to provideemployment and training for further apprentices. Dodd Group continues to be committed toproviding value to communities throughout the West Midlands region by investingin its local supply chain and by providing work placements, apprenticeship andemployment opportunities."

Providinga flexible, cost effective and OJEU compliant way to procure repair andmaintenance works, the Constructing West Midlands Repair and Maintenance framework,can be accessed by public sector bodies, registered charities and third sectororganisations operating in the West Midlands region.

In picture: Clint Williams (left). Alan Wakeman (centre), and Simon Mitchell (right)