Decision details
Authority to award additional scope for architectural services at Kilburn Square Estate (Recordable Officer Decision)
Decision Maker: Director - Housing Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To request authority to approve an appointment of an architect to provide additional Architectural Services under a contract for the development at Kilburn Square Estate, as required by Contract Standing Order 88.
Decision:
That the Operational Director Housing:
i) Approves the appointment of BPTW for the provision of additional services for Architectural Services at Kilburn Square Estate. The project will be managed by Network Homes under the Collaboration Agreement approved by Cabinet in March 2020.
Reasons for the decision:
The scheme design progress and wider development constraints and opportunities were identified, including an increase of the overall units by 115 units and a number of additional services associated with RIBA Stage 4 identified and added to the new Scope for design work. During procurement strategy meetings for the contractor it was advised that the appointment should progress to RIBA Stage 4 in order to secure a contractor.
Alternative options considered:
BPTW were awarded the original architects contract for Kilburn Square Estate with a framework for additional works included within their pricing proposal. The Framework Agreement for Architectural Services, established by Network Homes, of which BPTW are included under a panel of suppliers, allows for the direct selection of an Architect where the prices to be applied are clear from the Framework Pricing document and best value can be demonstrated. Criteria for a direct award include the Architect’s knowledge and experience in, or relationship to, a particular site, previous performance, and where the Architect has already carried out significant services on behalf of the Client in relation to the site. Network Homes advised that given the fact that BPTW had prior involvement at the sites and had provided a pricing mechanism for additional works, BPTW could be appointed from the Framework Agreement to provide the further services without the need for competition. A quotation was received from BPTW for the provision of additional services with the increased number of units and for taking the level of design to RIBA Stage 4. Accordingly Officers seek to make a direct award from the Network Homes framework to BPTW for these additional services.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: Kilburn;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation (Part 3 - Constitution)
Parties Consulted: Regular stakeholder engagement occurs through the monthly Resident Panels. This group comprises all the relevant members of the Estates that will be impacted through the construction.
Contact: Akin Adenubi, Development Manager Email: Akin.adenubi@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 2518.
Publication date: 04/11/2020
Date of decision: 03/11/2020