Decision details
Authority to award contract for fit out works at the commercial unit at Roy Smith House
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Residents and Housing Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To request authority to award a contract for the fit out works at the commercial unit at Roy Smith House.
Decision:
To approve the award of the contract for Works to Ash Special Works for fit out works at the ground floor commercial unit at Roy Smith House at a sum of £609,986.64 + vat.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;
Wards Affected: Stonebridge;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Cabinet delegation - approved 9 September 2024 & Officer Scheme of Delegation (Part 3 - Constitution
Parties Consulted: This unit was marketed as part of a Market Rent Reduction exercise, through which Brent Voluntary and Community Sector organisations wishing to lease selected Brent Council premises may be eligible for reduced rent rates reflecting the value the proposed use of the premises may bring to the local community Ward members, council tenants and local VCS organisations were engaged as part of the Market Rent Reduction exercise. The services and activities delivered by the successful provider will be informed by ongoing engagement with the local community.
Contact: Marta Portalska, Change and Improvement Project Manager Email: Marta.Portalska@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4354.
Publication date: 09/01/2026
Date of decision: 08/01/2026
Effective from: 17/01/2026
Accompanying Documents:
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