East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Facts and figures
- The Changing Streets scheme is just one of the projects taking place in Goole under the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Framework Agreement
- We have also carried out refurbishment works to Parkside Junior and Infant School and we are underway with Phase 2 of the £15m Vermuyden School redevelopment scheme
This four-year capital works construction framework is for schemes up to £0.5m (one of five suppliers) and schemes over £2m (one of two suppliers) and includes the following services:
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The East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) Framework Agreement is based on the principles of partnering using modern commercial arrangements (NEC contract forms and open book accounting). This partnering relationship means that the ERYC can select contractors based on value and commitment to the measurement of performance and continuous improvement, rather than lowest price.
ERYC gain a service tailored to their needs and can plan their operations around the projects with a high level of confidence. Having worked with ERYC since November 2005 on a number of projects, we have developed a familiarly and understanding of their drivers and operating methods, enabling us to continuously improve and customise our service.
The early involvement of our preferred key suppliers means risks are identified early and mitigated or managed accordingly. For example, on the Mill Lane project, following early involvement of our M&E installer, we reduced the M&E costs by circa 10 per cent of the original sum, based on a design team working in isolation, money that the Council was able to reinvest into their other schemes. In addition, the re-design of Vermuyden School saved ERYC in the region of £1m.
Client benefits
- Reliable, committed and customer focused people
- Integrated supply chain delivery
- Innovative, flexible and consistent delivery
- Predictability and certainty of delivery – cost, time, quality and safety
- Value for money – optimum whole life costs
- Co-ordinated environmental approach
- Applied knowledge and expertise from other sectors
- Improved team working
- Personal development and progression
Changing Streets
In June 2008, Interserve completed the first four streets in Goole to receive a facelift as part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Changing Streets project.
This first phase of the scheme saw 111 privately-owned homes on four streets completely transformed as part of the wider reaching Advance Goole investment scheme. Only two homes opted not to have any works carried out.
A number of streets in the Advance Goole renewal area were identified as being in need of investment to improve the outward appearance of the properties. The cost of the works is being met by the Council from funding obtained from the Regional Housing Board and Humber Partners.
Following the successful completion of Phase 1 we were appointed to carry out Phases 2 and 3, which involved approximately 250 properties on eight streets; Argyle Street; Axholme Street; Carlisle Street; Cecil Street; Edinburgh Street; Sotheron Street; Sutton Street; and Third Avenue.
Services
- Cleaned and re-pointed brick-built properties restoring them to how they would have looked over 100 years ago when they were first built.
- Where properties had had some form of render or coating applied to their exterior walls and it had deteriorated to a poor condition, they were re-coated with an insulating render to improve their energy efficiency. Residents were given a range of coloured finishes to choose from and great care was taken to preserve and, where possible, highlight the attractive period features of the properties.
- Reinstating the original boundary walls has added more ‘character’ to this part of the town.
- Renewed gutters and downpipes and installed brand new uPVC doors and windows, which residents were able to select from a choice of styles and colours.
Achievements
- Improved the quality of life for residents and helped build confidence in the area.
- Extensive communication and liaison with the residents and local businesses: Their views were shared during consultations and helped overcome challenges where we had to enter people’s homes to carry out the window and door replacement works.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is delighted with the results and feedback from residents has been extremely positive. Alexander Street resident, Lesley Sheriff, said: “It has made a big improvement and my side of the street looks a lot brighter as a result. It looks like a new house and it has well been worth the wait.”
Mill Lane Care facility
The £4.7m purpose-built facility combines three existing services (Day Care, Residential Care and Respite Care) into one flexible building, on the site of the former Beverley Swimming Pool.
The facility comprises two main blocks with a single-storey link building; two private internal courtyards; and a rooftop garden with a variety of external wall finishes, including cedar boarding and zinc cladding.
The Day Care facility provides activity rooms; lounges; a commercial kitchen; dining room; offices and classrooms. Respite Care and Permanent Housing comprises of 22 en-suite rooms with associated offices; kitchen; laundry; and lounge facilities. All three services have the latest mobility equipment.
Achievements
- Cost savings: Following the early involvement of our M & E Installer, we reduced the M & E costs by circa 10 per cent of the original tendered sum based on a design team working in isolation. The Council was enabled to reinvest money into their schemes.
- Sustainability: The use of natural light, bright colours, sensory gardens and artwork create a welcoming and stimulating environment for the service users.
- Communication and strong relationships: Encouraged the neighbouring residential properties to raise any concerns they may have had; involved the service users and their carers in choosing the colours of their rooms; and tailored buildings to the Council’s needs
- Risk management: Early involvement of key suppliers enabled us to identify risks early and mitigate accordingly.
- Continuous improvement: The pre-construction team, construction team and key suppliers from this project are now working on the £15m phased redevelopment of Vermuyden School in Goole under the framework agreement.
- Use of NEC Option C Form of Contract with full open book procedures being applied internally and throughout our supply chain.
