Decision details
Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit a Procurement of Fit Out Works at the Commercial Unit at Roy Smith House (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing and Resident Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To request approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable tenders to be sought from selected contractors for a contract for commercial unit fit out works at Roy Smith House.
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing & Resident Services, having consulted with the Leader approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 96 of the requirement to tender a contract for works to the commercial unit at Roy Smith House for a period of approximately 12 weeks in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed in the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Individual Cabinet Member Decision
Parties Consulted: The Employment and Skills Outcomes Based Review process, which informed development of the proposals for the community space, included early stakeholder and community engagement, and co-development of prototype ideas with stakeholders. Ward members are regularly updated on actions the Council is taking regarding improving employment support, and activities available to our local communities and Council tenants.
Contact: Jon Cartwright, Head of Change and Customer Insight Email: jonathan.cartwright@brent.gov.uk Tel: 0202 8937 1742.
Publication date: 20/02/2025
Date of decision: 19/02/2025
Accompanying Documents:
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