Decision details
Authority to Procure Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services for the Edgware Road Scheme using a Framework Agreement (non-key officer recordable 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 Agreement to procure Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services for Edgware Road Redevelopment.
Decision:
That the Director of Property & Assets:
i) Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off procedure under Lot 4 High Rise of Construction Professional Services, Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6165 in respect of the Multidisciplinary Consultancy services for the Edgware Road Redevelopment Scheme.
ii) Confirms that there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contract.
iii) Approves inviting bids under the Framework Agreement 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 Edgware Road Redevelopment Scheme requires professional consultancy services to assist the Council in delivering the scheme. The Council requires a Multidisciplinary Consultancy Team to provide these services in order to assist in procuring the contractor and manage the contract and delivery of 120 temporary accommodation units.
It has been determined that the most appropriate means of procuring the Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services is by way of a mini-competition under Lot 4 High Rise of Construction Professional Services, Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6165.
Alternative options considered:
Officers have considered whether the Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services can be provided by the Council itself but concluded that they are best provided by an external consultancy firm.
Officers reviewed a range of procurement options, including conducting a quotation or tender process, but have concluded that the use of the Framework is the most appropriate means of procuring the required Multidisciplinary Consultancy services given the reduction in timescales, costs and resources involved.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: Kingsbury;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Non-key officer recordable decision.
Parties Consulted: Ward members will be kept informed of progress on the scheme, including contractor appointment, start on site and monthly construction progress.
Contact: Capital Project Manager, Email: Alan.Fernandes@brent.gov.uk.
Publication date: 04/11/2025
Date of decision: 09/10/2025