Issue - meetings

On 15 October 2012 the Executive gave its approval to invite tenders for a public realm contract.  The Executive approved the advertising and the operation of a pre-qualification process without the approval of evaluation criteria and certain other pre-tender considerations subject to approval of such matters at a future Executive.  This report updates the Executive on progress to date, explains the procurement process and sets out the proposed contract award criteria and other pre-tender considerations. 

(i)         that it be noted that the collaborative partners have changed and that the procurement is now proceeding with Brent Housing Partnership (BHP);

(ii)        that the vision for the Public Realm Contract set out in paragraph 3.2.2 of the report from the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services be approved;

(iii)       that approval be given to the evaluation of tenders in accordance with the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.4.2 of the Director’s report.

On 15 October 2012 the Executive gave its approval to invite tenders for a public realm contract.  The Executive approved the advertising and the operation of a pre-qualification process without the approval of evaluation criteria and certain other pre-tender considerations subject to approval of such matters at a future Executive.  The report from the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services updated the Executive on progress to date, explained the procurement process and set out the proposed contract award criteria and other pre-tender considerations. 

Councillor Powney (Lead Member, Environment and Neighbourhoods) reminded the Executive that collaboration was now only with Brent Housing Partnerships as other participant boroughs had withdrawn primarily due to timetabling issues. The acquisition of a site for a depot would also achieve savings. Councillor J Moher (Lead Member, Highways and Transportation) emphasised that the contract would bring exciting opportunities in particular cleaner streets which would be welcomed. Councillor Butt (Chair, Leader of the Council) stressed the importance of the contract for jobs, savings and an improved service.

RESOLVED:

(i)         that it be noted that the collaborative partners have changed and that the procurement is now proceeding with Brent Housing Partnership (BHP);

(ii)        that the vision for the Public Realm Contract set out in paragraph 3.2.2 of the report from the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services be approved;

(iii)       that approval be given to the evaluation of tenders in accordance with the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.4.2 of the Director’s report.