Decision details

To request approval to use a framework to procure Water Supply Services.

That the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration:

i)               Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off procedure under the Laser Water Supply and Sewerage Services Framework Agreement for a call-off in respect of Water Supply Services.

ii)              Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contract.

iii)            Approves inviting bids under the Framework Agreement for Water Supply Services on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.

iv)            Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.

The Council requires the provision of Water Supply Services. It has been determined that the most appropriate means of providing the Water Supply Services is through the procurement of a contract for Water Supply Services by way of a mini-competition under the Laser Water Supply and Sewerage Services Framework.

Officers considered whether the Water Supply Services could be provided by the Council itself but concluded that Water Supply Services are best provided by a contractor.

Officers have reviewed a range of procurement options, including conducting a tender process, but have concluded that the use of the Framework is most appropriate given the reduction in time-scales, costs and resources involved.