Decision details
Authority to extend a call-off contract in respect of Brent Care Share Service with Zipcar (UK) Ltd (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision)
Decision Maker: Director - Strategic Commissioning, Capacity Building and Engagement
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To request authority to extend a call-off contract in respect of the Car Share Service with Zipcar (UK) Ltd.
Decision:
That the Director of Strategic Commissioning, Capacity Building and Engagement:
i) Approves the extension of the call-off contract for Brent Car Share Service with Zipcar (UK) Ltd for a period of 12 months. The value of the proposed contract is £0.281m.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council entered into a call-off contract for Car Share Service with Zipcar (UK) Ltd on 1 September 2022. The contract contains provision permitting extension by 12 months. Officers consider extending the contract by 12 months will achieve best value for the Council and is reasonable in all the circumstances.
Alternative options considered:
Officers considered various options, including not extending the contract. However, there is a demand for the service and Zipcar (UK) has proved to be an effective partner in providing such services.
Officers therefore concluded it was an effective partner use of resources to extend the contract for a period of 12 months. This will also enable officers to consider future options, including recommissioning the service by undertaking another competitive tendering process.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: officer scheme of delegation - non key officer recordable decision
Parties Consulted: Feedback on the service has been sought from executive support officers handling the administrative operational aspect of the contract who have confirmed the contract has run smoothly with no major issues.
Contact: Bhavin Mistry, Procurement Officer Email: bhavin.mistry@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 3615.
Publication date: 09/09/2025
Date of decision: 09/09/2025