Decision details
Authority to invite tenders for heating distribution works at Lyon Park Primary School (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 request approval to invite tenders for heating distribution works at Lyon Park Primary School in accordance with Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89.
Decision:
That the Operational Director, Property and Assets:
i) Approves inviting tenders for the heating distribution and emitter works project at Lyon Park Primary School on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating the tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out.
Reasons for the decision:
Brent Council (the Council) is the responsible body for 40 community and foundation schools and has a duty to undertake major projects at these schools to ensure the buildings are weather tight and provide a safe environment for education. Funding is provided to responsible bodies to carry out these works by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) via the School Condition
Funding (SCF). This funding is provided each year based on an assessment by the ESFA of high level building condition need and is provided to meet the responsible body’s own local condition priorities across their schools.
This scheme forms part of a programme of works to address condition improvements in these schools, with priority to cover boiler replacement, fire safety, electrical distribution upgrades and roof and window improvements. This programme is in line with the Council’s responsibilities for schools in terms of major replacement or renewal projects. Making improvements to schools buildings will enhance the teaching and learning environment that will enable the schools and the Council to deliver a superior learning experience for Brent school aged children.
Alternative options considered:
The Council appointed consultants to confirm the scope of works for the project. The proposed project at Lyon Park Primary School involves an upgrade of the heating and heat distribution system. The construction works are programmed to commence the week commencing in July 2021 and run for 6 weeks. The contractor will be expected to work during the school summer holiday period in order to complete the project.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: Alperton;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation
Parties Consulted: The Lead Member for Schools, Employment and Skills has been consulted as part of the decision approval process.
Contact: Fareeda Ali, Capital Programme Officer, Special Projects - Schools Email: Fareeda.Ali@brent.gov.uk.
Publication date: 02/03/2021
Date of decision: 22/02/2021