Decision details
Authority to award a contract for Refurbishment Works at Kilburn Library
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 internal alterations and refurbishment works to Kilburn Library.
Decision:
To approve the award of the contract for Refurbishment works at Kilburn Library to Ash Special Works for the sum of £746,969.11.
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: Brondesbury Park; Kilburn; Queens Park;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer Scheme of Delegation (Part 3 - Constitution) and Contract Standing Orders
Parties Consulted: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Residents Services was fully briefed and is in support of the project from the outset. An engagement meeting took place with the ward members to update them the timeline of the project and will be kept posted in the future as the project progresses. Key colleagues in the property and procurement teams have also been involved in the development of the project and proposals and will continue to be involved throughout contracting and delivery. Consultation with customers took place on 20 July 2024. Further engagement with the public and community will take place after the supplier and library design team are confirmed.
Contact: Amit Bhagat, Head of Libraries, Collections, and Heritage Services Email: amit.bhagat@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 3545.
Publication date: 09/05/2025
Date of decision: 09/05/2025
Effective from: 17/05/2025
Accompanying Documents:
PDF 170 KB