Decision details
Provision of External Legal Services (Recordable Officer Decision)
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To approve the appointment of external legal advisers to the Council.
Decision:
That the Operational Director of Property and Assets:
i) Confirms approval to the appointment of external legal advisers to the Council for the provision of legal services in relation to Bridge Park.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council required specialist legal advice and assistance and therefore appointment of external legal advisers to the Council was required.
Alternative options considered:
Officers considered whether legal services could be provided by the council itself but concluded that the specialist nature of the legal advice and assistance required was best provided by a contractor.
Officers reviewed a range of procurement options but concluded that appointment under the London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance Solicitors Framework was the most appropriate means of procuring a contractor.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: Stonebridge;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation in accordance with part 3 of the Constitution.
Parties Consulted: Ward Members have been updated and communicated with regularly with officers to address any issues as / when necessary.
Contact: Tanveer Ghani, Director - Property and Assets Email: tanveer.ghani@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1722.
Publication date: 02/12/2020
Date of decision: 20/11/2020
Accompanying Documents:
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