Decision details
Authority to award the Pre-Construction Services Agreement for the South Kilburn Primary School
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve the award of a Pre-Construction Services Agreement following a compliant procurement process in line with the Council’s Contract Standing Orders. Cabinet on 9 December 2024 delegated authority to the Corporate Director for Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Growth, to approve the procurement approach and pre?tender considerations. The Agreement will support design development, construction planning, and cost validation, with break provisions if requirements are not met.
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration:
i) Approves the award of the contract for the South Kilburn Primary School Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to Willmott Dixon Construction Limited for up to 18 months, with the PCSA stage operating as the first-stage appointment and with break provisions before any main works commitment, in the sum of £530,561.74, with a 10% contingency of £53,056.17, giving a total approval value of £583,617.91.
ii) Notes that any award of the main works contract will be subject to satisfactory completion of the PCSA, affordability, second-stage tender outcome and separate approval process.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed in the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: Kilburn; Queens Park;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer Key Decision - Delegated authority.
Parties Consulted: As detailed within the accompanying report.
Contact: Archika Kumar, Head of Estate Regeneration Email: archika.kumar@brent.gov.uk.
Publication date: 15/05/2026
Date of decision: 15/05/2026
Effective from: 23/05/2026
Accompanying Documents:
- Officer Key Decision Report
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- Appendix 2 - Evaluation Grid
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- Officer Key Decision Form
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