Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval to invite tenders for a contract for the design and build of the 1 Morland Gardens development, following a satisfactory completion of the judicial review of the planning process.  

Cabinet RESOLVED

(1)      To approve the inviting of tenders via a mini-competition under the Notting Hill Genesis Contractor Framework agreement for a contractor on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.5 of the report.

(2)     To approve delegating authority to award the contract for the Morland Gardens Redevelopment Design and Build Contract following the successful outcome of the tender exercise to the Strategic Director, Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Regeneration, Property and Planning and Schools, Employment and Skills.

(3)     That should the procurement exercise described in paragraph 3.5 of the report not elicit sufficient bids in order for officers to propose the awarding of the contract, to delegate authority to approve inviting tenders using an alternative procurement method and any resultant pre-tender considerations to the Strategic Director, Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Regeneration, Property and Planning and Schools, Employment and Skills.

Councillor Tatler, Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning, introduced a report seeking approval to invite tenders for the design and build of the redevelopment at 1 Morland Gardens, Stonebridge in order to deliver a new education centre, council homes, affordable workspace, a public facing café and public realm improvements.

Members noted that the report requested approval to invite tenders by way of a mini competition under the Notting Hill Genesis Contractor Framework and to approve the pre-tender considerations as required by Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89. 

Members fully supported the recommendations contained in the report and acknowledged the efforts undertaken by officers to progress the redevelopment scheme to this stage given the local support and positive benefits arising including the important and welcomed provision of the new Adult Education Centre.

It was RESOLVED that Cabinet:

(1)      Approve the inviting of tenders via a mini-competition under the Notting Hill Genesis Contractor Framework agreement for a contractor on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.5 of the report.

(2)      Approve delegating authority to award the contract for the Morland Gardens Redevelopment Design and Build Contract following the successful outcome of the tender exercise to the Strategic Director, Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Regeneration, Property and Planning and Schools, Employment and Skills.

(3)      Should the procurement exercise described in paragraph 3.5 of the report not elicit sufficient bids in order for officers to propose the awarding of the contract, delegate authority to approve inviting tenders using an alternative procurement method and any resultant pre-tender considerations to the Strategic Director, Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Regeneration, Property and Planning and Schools, Employment and Skills.