Decision details
Authority to procure a contractor to carry out roof replacement works at Wembley Primary School and roof and window replacement works at Wykeham Primary School, using a Framework Agreement (Non-Key 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 use a framework to procure a contractor for roof replacement and remedial works at Wembley Primary School and roof and window replacement works at Wykeham Primary School.
Decision:
That the Director Property and Assets:
i) Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off procedure undre the LHC Roofing and Roofing Systems Framework Agreement, in respect of the design, supply and installation of flat roofing systems for Wembley Primary and Wykeham Primary Schools, as part of the School AMP Programme.
ii) Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contract.
iii) Approves inviting bids under the Framework Agreement by way of a mini-competition and award of contract on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
iv) Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council has a statutory duty to maintain
schools. It requires a contractor to carry out roof replacement
works at Wembley Primary School and roof replacement, window and
gutter works and Wykeham Primary School. It has been determined
that the most appropriate means of procuring the contractor is by
way of a mini competition under LHC Framework Agreement for Roofing
Systems and Associated Works (the
“Framework”).
Alternative options considered:
Officers have reviewed a range of procurement
options including conducting a tender process but have concluded
that the use of the Framework is the most appropriate means of
procuring a contractor given the reduction in timescales, costs and
resources involved.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation.
Parties Consulted: The school asset management programme budget, of which this project is a part of, was approved by Cabinet and Full Council in February 2023, as part of the annual budget setting exercise. Ward members will be kept up to date with project progress, such as works starting on site.
Member/s' declarations of interest /: None
Contact: Tanveer Ghani, Director - Property and Assets Email: tanveer.ghani@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1722.
Publication date: 30/03/2023
Date of decision: 29/03/2023