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27/03/2024 - Authority to Vary and Extend a Contract for Supported Living Services for Adults at Beechcroft Gardens and Manor Drive with Dimensions (UK) Limited (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6937 For Determination
To request Cabinet Member approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of Supported Living Services for Adults at Beechcroft Gardens and Manor Drive with Dimensions (UK) Limited in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 09/04/2024
Effective from: 27/03/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for Supported Living Services at Beechcroft Gardens and Manor Drive with Dimensions (UK) Limited, set out in the report.
ii) Approves the extension of the contract for a period of 12 months until 31 March 2025.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jacqueline Casson
19/12/2023 - Authority to Vary a Contract with Positive Behaviour Support to Include a Looked After Child Resilience Service (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6927 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to vary a contract in respect of positive behaviour support delivery post hospital discharge with Positive Support Group (PSG), formerly known as Positive Support Behaviour Consultancy (PBSC), to include a Looked After Child Resilience Service.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools
Decision published: 02/04/2024
Effective from: 19/12/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract with Positive Support Group to allow for an additional cost of £100,000 to include an additional Looked After Child Resilience Service (LRS).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michelle Gwyther
27/03/2024 - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of a Contract for the Provision of Street Outreach Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for Rough Sleepers through a Direct Award (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6925 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for the provision of Street Outreach, Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for rough sleepers.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 28/03/2024
Effective from: 27/03/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84 (a) of the requirement to tender a contract for the provision of Street Outreach, Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for rough sleepers to permit a direct award for a period of 13 months from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025, in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Saleema Nuraney
22/03/2024 - Authority to vary and extend the contract for Children's Public Health Services 0-19 years (Health Visiting & School Nursing) (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6922 Recommendations Approved
This decision seeks individual Cabinet Member approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of Children’s Public Health 0-19 years (Health Visiting and School Nursing) with Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 22/03/2024
Effective from: 22/03/2024
Decision:
(1) To approve the variation of the contract for Children’s Public Health 0-19 years (Health Visiting and School Nursing) with Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust.
(2) To approve the extension of the contract detailed in (1) above for a period of 1 month from 1st April 2024 to 30th April 2024.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Marie McLoughlin
11/03/2024 - Authority to Vary and Extend the Mechanical and Electrical ("M&E") Contracts (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6913 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to vary and extend M&E Services Contracts.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 14/03/2024
Effective from: 22/03/2024
Decision:
To approve the variation of the Mechanical and Electrical contracts referred to in paragraph 3.6 of the accompanying report to enable a further extension of up to nine months to such contracts in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ryan Collymore
11/03/2024 - Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement of a Housing First Service for Rough Sleepers through a Direct Award (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6910 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of a Housing First Service for rough sleepers funded by the Department of Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC) under its Rough Sleeper Initiatives (RSI) Grant, and the Greater London Authority (GLA) under its Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme (RSAP).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Housing First Service for a period of 13 months from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution. The value of the contract for the thirteen (13) months is £231,672 including VAT although it should be noted the Provider does not charge VAT for this service.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Laurence Coaker
07/03/2024 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to permit the procurement of a Private Renters Tenant Advisory & Support Service from Advice for Renters ref: 6891 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of a Private Renters Tenants support and advisory service from the organisation Advice for Renters and seeks approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract to Advice for Renters.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 07/03/2024
Effective from: 07/03/2024
Decision:
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Private Renters Tenants support and advisory service from the organisation Advice for Renters for a period of two years in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Spencer Randolph
27/02/2024 - Variation to 0-19 public health contract - (Health Visiting and School Nursing) ref: 6878 For Determination
To approve a correction in the budget provision for the extension and variation of the 0 – 19 public health contract.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 01/03/2024
Effective from: 07/03/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care:
i) Notes and approves the revised values of the variation and extension of the current contract for Children’s Public Health Services 0-19 years – Health Visiting and School Nursing with the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (‘CLCH’) from 1 April 2023 as follows:
a. Contract variation and extension from 1 April 2023 – 15 April 2023. The value of the contract of the extension for this period is £203,107 with the cost of the variation £21,938.
b. Contract variation and extension from 16 April 2023 – 21 March 2024. The value of the contract extension for this period is £5,077,688 with the cost of the variation £548,463.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Marie McLoughlin
22/01/2024 - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of Perinatal Mental Health Team Through a Direct Award (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6851 Recommendations Approved
To request approval for an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for Perinatal Mental Health Services for a period of 2 years, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 30/01/2024
Effective from: 22/01/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for Perinatal Mental Health Services for a period of 2 years in accordance with Paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Marie McLoughlin
11/01/2024 - Authority to award a contract for the provision of a Targeted Service that promotes Education, Employment and Training for Young People ref: 6850 Recommendations Approved
Approves authority to award a contract for the provision of a Targeted Service that promotes Education, Employment and Training for Young People.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools
Decision published: 29/01/2024
Effective from: 06/02/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Approves the award of contract to Prospects Services Ltd for the provision of a targeted service that promotes education, employment and training for young people for 5 years (3 years with the option to extend by 2 X 12 month extensions) from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029, at a total contract value of £2,698,527.50 in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tanuja Saujani
09/01/2024 - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of a Rapid Assessment Hub for Rough Sleepers Funded by the Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) Grant Through a Direct Award (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6818 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enaable a direct award of a contract for Rapid Assessment Hub for rough sleepers, funded by the Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) grant for a period of thirteen (13) months so that this service can be aligned with the current grant funding arrangement. An additional month has been added to the extension as the new alocation of RSI funding is expected in May 2025.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 12/01/2024
Effective from: 09/01/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Rapid Assessment Hub for rough sleepers, funded by the Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) grant for a period of 13 months from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution. The value of the contract for thirteen (13) months is £497,188.25.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Saleema Nuraney
22/12/2023 - Award of Barristers' Services Framework (Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6812 Recommendations Approved
To note the establishment and appointment to the Barristers’ Services Framework of the chambers and approve entry into an access agreement with the London Borough of Ealing to enable Brent Council to access and use the Barristers’ Services Framework.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 22/12/2023
Effective from: 04/01/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Notes the establishment and appointment to the Barristers’ Services Framework of the chambers set out in Appendix 1 in respect of Lots 1 – 11.
ii) Approves entry into an access agreement with the London Borough of Ealing, enabling Brent Council to access and use the Barristers’ Services Framework.
Lead officer: Ozgur Dogus
16/10/2023 - Brent Active Travel Implementation Plan 2024 - 2029 - Draft for Consultation (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6741 For Determination
To request approval to undertake an eight-week period of public consultation and wider stakeholder engagement of the Draft Brent Active Travel Implementation Plan 2024-29.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 26/10/2023
Effective from: 16/10/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Grants permission to undertake an eight-week period of public consultation and wider stakeholder engagement on the Draft Brent Active Travel Implementation Plan 2024-2029, to commence in mid-November 2023.
ii) Notes that, following comments received during public consultation, a Final Brent Active Travel Implementation Plan 2024-2029 will be brought before Cabinet for adoption in Spring 2024.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tim Martin
24/10/2023 - Decision to Vary and Seek a Contract Extension for the operation of Vale Farm Sports Centre (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6740 Recommendations Approved
This decision seeks approval in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution to the variation and extension to the existing Tri Borough Leisure Contract, for Vale Farm Sports Centre, between Ealing, Brent and Harrow Council’s with Sports and Leisure Management Ltd (Everyone Active) from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025, pending a review of options to deliver long-term arrangements for future leisure service provision.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 26/10/2023
Effective from: 24/10/2023
Decision:
(1) To approve a further one-year extension from 1 September 2024 to 31st August 2025 to the existing tri-borough contract for Vale Farm Leisure Centre, to allow sufficient time for the authority to either re-procure a contract or alternatively bring the service back in-house.
(2) To approve the variation of contract referred to in (1) above to reduce the fee payable by Sports and Leisure Management Ltd (Everyone Active) to the Council for the period of the proposed second 12 month extension from £222,940 to £53,286 to reflect the increased cost of utilities and inflation.
(3) To note the extension of the contract referred to in (1) above will include provision for a lease renewal of Vale Farm Sports Centre to Sports and Leisure Management Limited (trading as Everyone Active) from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2025 at an annual rent of a peppercorn. The lease renewal is to be outside the provisions of Part 2 Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Wards affected: Sudbury;
Lead officer: Kelly Eaton
12/10/2023 - Authority to Vary and Extend Contract for Supported Living Services for Adults at Ruby Street with Dimensions (UK) Limited (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6723 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of Supported Living Services for adults at Ruby Street with Dimensions (UK) Limited.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 18/10/2023
Effective from: 12/10/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) approves the variation of the contract for Supported Living Services for adults with Dimensions (UK) Limited.
ii) Approves the extension of the contract for a period of 8 months and 14 days.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Jacqueline Casson
11/10/2023 - Authority to Award Contract for the Single Homeless Prevention Service ref: 6708 Recommendations Approved
Authority to Award Contract for the Single
Homeless Prevention Service
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 11/10/2023
Effective from: 19/10/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the award of contract for the provision of a Single Homeless Prevention Services to Pan London Single Homelessness Prevention Service Limited for a period of 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2027, in accordance with paragraph 13 of part 3 of the constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Laurence Coaker
22/09/2023 - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of Community Review Services through a Direct Award (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6676 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for community review services.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 22/09/2023
Effective from: 22/09/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for community review services for a period of 24 months in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Stiles
14/09/2023 - Authority to tender for a contract for the Provision of a Targeted Service that Promotes Education, Employment and Training for Young People at Risk of Becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) ref: 6671 For Determination
Approval to tender for a contract for the provision of a Targeted Service that Promotes Education, Employment and Training for young people at risk of becoming NEET (not in Education, Employment or Training).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools
Decision published: 15/09/2023
Effective from: 23/09/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves inviting tenders for a contract for the provision of a Targeted Service that promotes education, employment and training for young people, on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating the tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tanuja Saujani
04/09/2023 - Housing Voids and Repairs Standards Consultation (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6673 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to consult on the Council’s Housing Voids Lettable Standard and Repairs and Maintenance Policy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 15/09/2023
Effective from: 04/09/2023
Decision:
To approve tenant consultation on the Housing Voids and Repair’s standards.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ryan Collymore
22/08/2023 - Authorisation of consultation on the revised Statement of Gambling Principles (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6641 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to undertake the necessary consultation process on the preparation and publication of the Council’s Statement of Principles to be applied when exercising its functions as the Licensing Authority under the Gambling Act 2005. Statutory consultation must take place prior to the Statement of Principles being determined by Full Council.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Safer Communities & Public Protection
Decision published: 29/08/2023
Effective from: 22/08/2023
Decision:
(1) To authorise the Senior Regulatory Service Manager to start the consultation with the public, trade and interested bodies.
(2) That following the consultation period a report be bought to the Cabinet Member to consider the consultation responses in relation to the council’s Statement of Principles required under the Gambling Act 2005 and recommend a decision for approval to Cabinet and Full Council.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Anu Prashar
28/06/2023 - Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders for the procurement of via direct award of a contract for provision of Occupational Therapy for pupils in mainstream Brent Schools (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6624 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of a Contract for the provision of Occupational Therapy (OT) for pupils in mainstream Brent schools from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2025 and seeks approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract to the Central London Community Health NHS Trust (CLCH).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools
Decision published: 09/08/2023
Effective from: 28/06/2023
Decision:
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contractfor provision of Occupational Therapy for pupils in mainstream Brent schools for a period from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2025 in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shazia Akram
12/06/2023 - Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement of a contract for a Targeted Early Intervention Service for children in Brent Schools through a direct award (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6621 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of a contract for a Targeted Early Intervention Service for Children in Brent schools and seeks Cabinet Member approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract to the West London Zone.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools
Decision published: 09/08/2023
Effective from: 12/06/2023
Decision:
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Targeted Early Intervention Service for Children in Brent schools for a period of 3 years from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2026 in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shazia Akram
13/07/2023 - Award of a care and support contract for Honeypot Lane Extra Care Scheme ref: 6612 Recommendations Approved
Authority to award a care and support contract at Honeypot Lane, Extra Care scheme to for a period of three (3) years with an option to extend for up to a maximum of two (2) years.
(Added to the Forward Plan on 9 June 2023)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 31/07/2023
Effective from: 08/08/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution:
i) Approves the award of the care and support contract at Honeypot Lane, Extra Care Scheme, to Creative Support Ltd for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Wards affected: Queensbury;
Lead officer: Karen Wren
24/07/2023 - Authority to Vary and Extend a Contract in respect of Lift Maintenance (Non Key Individual Cabinet Member decision) ref: 6613 Recommendations Approved
This decision is seeking individual Cabinet Member approval to vary and extend the existing contract in respect of lift maintenance.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 31/07/2023
Effective from: 24/07/2023
Decision:
(1) To approve the variation of the contract for lift maintenance with Thyssenkrupp Aufzuge GmbH to allow for a further extension of eight months as set out in section 3.3 of the report.
(2) To approve the extension of the contract detailed in (1) above for a period of eight months from 30th July 2023.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ryan Collymore
26/07/2023 - Authority to award a contract for Digital Transformation Technology Partner ref: 6611 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to award a contract
for Digital Transformation Technology Partner via GCloud13
framework.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 26/07/2023
Effective from: 03/08/2023
Decision:
That the Leader:
i) Approves the pre-tender considerations set out in the report.
ii) Approves the award of contract for a Digital Transformation Technology Partner to Infosys Ltd for two years in the sum of £4.75 million.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Madeleine Leathley
26/07/2023 - Integrated Contract Variation for Baling of Paper and Card ref: 6610 Recommendations Approved
Integrated contract variation for baling of paper and card.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 26/07/2023
Effective from: 03/08/2023
Decision:
(1) To exercise delegated powers to grant an exemption from the usual Contract Standing Orders requirement to tender a medium value contract for the processing and sale of recycled paper and card.
(2) To confirm there are good operational and / or financial reasons for granting the exemptions referred to in (1) above.
(3) To approve the award of a contract for the processing and sale of recycled paper and card to West London Waste Authority for a term of two years with an option to extend by one year in the estimated sum of circa £1.815m.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Oliver Myers
12/06/2023 - Residential Amenity Space and Place Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) ref: 6539 Recommendations Approved
To consider the draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation responses, any recommended amendments and the adoption of the SPD.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 15/06/2023
Effective from: 23/06/2023
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Communities and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth:
i) Considers the consultation representations received, officer responses, and recommended changes to the Residential Amenity Space and Place Quality Draft SPD as set out in Appendix A of the accompanying report.
ii) Approves the adoption of the Residential Amenity Space and Place Quality SPD as set out in Appendix B of the accompanying report.
Lead officer: Natasha Reid
12/06/2023 - Sustainable Environment and Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) ref: 6540 Recommendations Approved
To consider the draft Sustainable Environment and Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation responses, any recommended amendments and adoption of the SPD.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 15/06/2023
Effective from: 23/06/2023
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Communities and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth:
i) Considers the consultation representations received, officer responses and recommended changes to the Sustainable Environment and Development Draft SPD as set out in Appendix A of the accompanying report.
ii) Approves the adoption of the Sustainable Environment and Development SPD as set out in Appendix B of the accompanying report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Lewin
22/05/2023 - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of the Health Educator Service through a Direct Award (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6525 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a Direct Award of a contract for the Health Educator Service.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 08/06/2023
Effective from: 22/05/2023
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for the Health Educator Service for a period of one year in accordance with paragraph 13 of part 3 of the constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tom Shakespeare
05/06/2023 - Authority to Tender for the Single Homeless Prevention Service (Individual Cabinet Member Decision Form) ref: 6524 Recommendations Approved
Authority to tender for the Single Homeless
Prevention Service which provides support to single homeless people
with low to medium vulnerabilities who approach the Council for
assistance, but do not meet the Priority Need threshold.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 07/06/2023
Effective from: 15/06/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, having consulted with the Leader in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution:
i) Approves inviting tenders for the provision of a Single Homeless Prevention Service for a period of 4 years from 1 November 2023 to 21 October 2027 on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Saleema Nuraney
22/05/2023 - Authority to extend Automated Call Distribution contracts ref: 6518 Recommendations Approved
Authority to extend two contracts, one for
telephony and one for Automated Call Distribution, for the Shared
Technology Services boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and
Southwark.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 22/05/2023
Effective from: 31/05/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for automated call distribution with Voicenet Solutions (trading as 8X8 UK Limited) to include provision to extend.
ii) Approves the extension of the contract with Voicenet Solutions (trading as 8X8 UK Limited) for a period of 23 months from 1 June 2023.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 22/05/2023
Effective from: 31/05/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for Telephony with Voicenet Solutions (trading as 8X8 UK Limited) to include provision to extend.
ii) Approves the extension of the contract for Telephony with Voicenet Solutions (trading as 8X8 UK Limited).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Philippa Brewin
02/05/2023 - Authority to Award Contract For Network Links for Shared Technology Services ref: 6091 Recommendations Approved
To Authority to Award Contract For Network
Links for Shared Technology Services
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 03/05/2023
Effective from: 12/05/2023
Decision:
That the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform:
i) Approves the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.19 of the report.
ii) Approves the award of contract for Network Links for the Shared Technology Services Boroughs to London Grid for Learning, for a term of five years in the estimated sum of £3,267,895.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amin Jan
31/03/2023 - Authority to vary and extend contract for children's public health services 0-19 years (health visiting and school nursing) for 2 weeks (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6452 Recommendations Approved
To request individual Cabinet Member approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of children’s public health 0-19 years (health visiting and school nursing) with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 13/04/2023
Effective from: 31/03/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for children’s public health services 0-19 years (health visiting and school nursing) with Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust to allow for an extension period.
ii) Approves the extension of the contract for a period of 1 April 2023 until 15 April 2023.
iii) Approves the variation to the contract for children’s public health services 0-19 years (health visiting and school nursing) listed below for the period 1 April to 15 April 2023:
a. That Brent4Life (CLCH working with Family Wellbeing Centres) under the Healthy Start Programme will cover under 5’s, instead of children and young adults between 0-19 years.
b. That CLCH universally deliver the Healthy Start Programme.
c. That the homeless health visitor will prescribe medication to the homeless when they see clients at no additional cost to public health.
d. That CLCH appoint a School Nursing Assistant to work with the weight management provider to refer children and their families into the programme.
iv) Notes that from 1 April 2023, CLCH will deliver the following:
a. That until the health visiting WTE returns to 20, the model of care will change so all women are seen and assessed for vulnerability antenatally. Universal pregnant mothers (except primps) may be seen by a staff nurse at the new birth visit (NBV).
b. That Asthma Friendly Schools will be introduced to ensure staff are adequately trained if a child has an asthma attack, to make sure all schools have an emergency inhaler and spacer and also to establish that all children who have asthma have a plan.
c. That the Infant 2 School programme will be introduced, which is an extension of MESCH developed by the same team of academic clinicians to be delivered by nursery nurses as a response to diverse and deprived communities.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Marie McLoughlin
05/04/2023 - Extension and Variation of the Children's Public Health Services 0-19 Contract - Health Visiting and School Nursing (Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6445 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to extend and vary the 0-19 public health contract.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 05/04/2023
Effective from: 15/04/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for children’s public health services 0-19 years – health visiting and school nursing with the Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust to allow for an extension period.
ii) Subject to (i), approves the extension of the contract for Children’s Public Health Services 0-19 years – Health Visiting and School Nursing with Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust from 16 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
iii) Approves the variations to the contract as listed below:
a. That the Brent4Life (CLCH working with Family Wellbeing Centres), under the Health Start Programme, will cover under 5s only.
b. That Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust universally deliver the Healthy Start Programme.
c. That the homeless health visitor will also prescribe medication to homeless people when they see clients at no additional cost to public health.
d. That Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust appoint a School Nursing Assistant to work with the weight management provider to refer children and their families into the programme.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Marie McLoughlin
22/03/2023 - Authority to extend the Grounds Maintenance Element of the Public Realm Contract ref: 6433 Recommendations Approved
Authority to extend the existing Grounds Maintenance Contract for four months (with an option to extend for a further two months) until commencement of the new Grounds Maintenance Contract.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 23/03/2023
Effective from: 31/03/2023
Decision:
To approve the variation and extension of the Grounds Maintenance element of the Public Realm Contract between the London Borough of Brent and Veolia Environmental Limited for the period 1 April 2023 – 31 July 2023, for the reasons detailed in this report and on terms set out in the attached Deed of Variation (Appendix 1).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kelly Eaton
21/03/2023 - Application to the School Superzones for External Grant Funding (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6432 Recommendations Approved
To request approval for submission of an application for grant funding for two School Superzones.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 21/03/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Approves the submission of an application for grant funding from the School Superzones Fund.
Wards affected: Harlesden & Kensal Green; Kingsbury; Queensbury; Roundwood;
Lead officer: Emma Sharpe
20/03/2023 - Publication of Sudbury Matters Application for Neighbourhood Forum Status (Non Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6431 Recommendations Approved
The decision seeks Cabinet Member approval to publish Sudbury Matters’ application for Neighbourhood Forum status. The application will be subject to a minimum six-week consultation. Following consideration of the representations received, the Council will need to determine whether to approve or refuse the application.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
To approve the publication for consultation of Sudbury Matters’ application for Neighbourhood Forum Status.
Wards affected: Northwick Park; Sudbury; Wembley Central;
Lead officer: Paul Lewin
20/03/2023 - Honey Pot Lane - Authority to tender for a care and support contract (Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6429 Recommendations Approved
Authority to tender for a care and support contract at the extra care scheme – Honey Pot Lane.
(Notice added to Forward Plan on 18 August 2022)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 20/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Social Care, having consulted with the Leader in accordance with paragraph 13 of part 3 of the constitution:
i) Approves inviting tenders for a new care and support contract at Honeypot Lane on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: Queensbury;
Lead officer: Martin Crick
13/03/2023 - Sorting, Recycling and Sale of Dry Recyclables Contract Award - Authority to issue a direct award for the reprocessing of comingled recycling materials and household bulky waste collections ref: 6426 Recommendations Approved
This report concerns the contracts for the reprocessing of comingled recycling materials and household bulky waste collections. This report requests individual Cabinet Member approval to waive the requirement to tender for contracts and directly award them to West London Waste Authority (WLWA) pursuant to Regulations 12, Public Contracts Regulations, 2015 and in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 14/03/2023
Effective from: 22/03/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Exercises delegated powers to grant an exemption from the usual Contract Standing Orders requirement to tender High Value and Medium Value Contracts in respect of:
a. A contract for Reprocessing Comingled Recycling Materials
b. A contract for Household Bulky Waste Collections (non-key)
ii) Confirms there are good operational and / or financial reasons for granting the exemptions referred to in recommendation (i).
iii) Approves award of contract for Reprocessing Comingled Recycling Materials Services to West London Waste Authority (WLWA) for a term of two years in the estimated sum of £2.773m.
iv) Approves the award of contract for Household Bulky Waste Collections Services to West London Waste Authority (WLWA) for a term of two years with an option to extend by a further year in the estimated sum of £297k (the award of contract for Household Bulky Waste Collection is a non-key Cabinet member decision and therefore will not be subject to call-in).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Oliver Myers
03/03/2023 - Award of a contract for Microsoft Azure for the Shared Technology Services Boroughs (Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6407 Recommendations Approved
Award of a contract for Microsoft Azure for the Shared Technology Services boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 06/03/2023
Effective from: 14/03/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the award of contract for the provision of Microsoft Azure for the Shared Technology Services Boroughs to Bytes Software Services Limited for a term fo three years, in the estimated sum of £4,844,130.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Philippa Brewin
20/02/2023 - Willesden Leisure Centre Contract Variation (Individual Cabinet Member Key Decision) ref: 6405 Recommendations Approved
In accordance with Contract Standing Order 112, this decision seeks approval for Brent Council to vary the Willesden Sports Centre contract between The London Borough of Brent and Linteum (Willesden) Limited by incorporating agreed Heads of Terms between the parties regarding the proposed payments to 1-Life as a result of a recent benchmarking exercise in relation to income and utilities.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Customers, Communities and Culture
Decision published: 03/03/2023
Effective from: 11/03/2023
Decision:
(1) To approve the proposed benchmarking compromise and payments as set out in the Heads of Terms (attached as Appendix 1 to the report – NB contains exempt information).
(2) To approve the variation of the Willesden Sports Centre contract between the London Borough of Brent and Linteum (Willesden) Limited by incorporation and implementation of the Heads of Terms under the contract, in place of the contractual benchmarking process.
Wards affected: Willesden Green;
Lead officer: Kelly Eaton
03/02/2023 - Authority to Vary and Extend Contract for Street Furniture with Advertising (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6388 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of street furniture with advertising with JC Decaux UK Limited.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 16/02/2023
Effective from: 03/02/2023
Decision:
(1) To approve the variation of the contract for street furniture with advertising with JC Decaux UK Limitedas set out in paragraph 3.2 of the accompanying report.
(2) To approve the extension of the contract in (1) above for a period of two years from 31 December 2028 until 31 December 2030.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rob Mansfield
09/02/2023 - Application to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Supporting Local Business) for External Grant Funding (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6385 Recommendations Approved
To request approval for the submission of an application for grant funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) (Supporting Local Business).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 14/02/2023
Effective from: 09/02/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Approves the submission of an application for grant funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Supporting Local Business), as set out in section 4 of the accompanying report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emma Sharpe
08/02/2023 - Waiver of Contract Standing Orders for Procurement of Highway Works through a Direct Award (Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Non Key) ref: 6383 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of Highways Works. TfL have allocated circa £1.235m for our 2022/2023 LIP programme. The existing term maintenance contractor have indicated they will not be able to resource delivery of the schemes, and there is a risk that TfL will reclaim the funding allocated if the schemes are not substantially completed by 31st March 2023. This decision is therefore seeking approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for highways works to deliver certain key scheme works.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 14/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for Highways Works under the Transport for London funded Local Implementation Plan programme for a period of three months in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tony Kennedy
09/02/2023 - Application to the Green and Resilient Spaces Development Fund for External Grant Funding (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6380 For Determination
To request approval for the submission of an application for grant funding from the Green and Resilient Spaces Development Fund.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 10/02/2023
Effective from: 09/02/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Approves the submission of an application for grant funding as set out in section 4 of the accompanying report from the Green and Resilient Spaces Development Fund.
Wards affected: Harlesden & Kensal Green; Roundwood;
Lead officer: Emma Sharpe
16/01/2023 - Application to the Supporting London Boroughs Recovery Engagement Project for external grant funding (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6322 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to submit an application to the Supporting London Borough's Recovery Engagement Project for grant funding to support a project aimed at engaging with seldom heard community groups based in the Green Neighbourhoods.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 17/01/2023
Effective from: 16/01/2023
Decision:
To approve the submission of an application for grant funding as set out in Section 4 of the accopmpanying report from the Supporting London Boroughs Recovery Engagement Project fund.
Wards affected: Harlesden & Kensal Green; Kingsbury; Queensbury; Roundwood;
Lead officer: Emma Sharpe
13/01/2023 - Authority to award a contract at Visram House (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6323 Recommendations Approved
Authority to award a care and support contract
at Visram House Extra Care Scheme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 17/01/2023
Effective from: 25/01/2023
Decision:
To approve the award of the care and support contract at Visram House, Extra Care scheme to Creative Support Ltdfor a period of two (2) years with an option to extend for up to a maximum of two (2) years at a contract value of £1,210,206.00 per annum.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Martin Crick
16/01/2023 - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of a 5 Month Contract for Generic Housing Related Floating Support through a Direct Award (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6449 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for generic housing related floating support.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 16/01/2023
Effective from: 16/01/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for generic housing related floating support for a period of up to 5 months.
Lead officer: Karen Wren
06/01/2023 - Publication of Sudbury Town Residents' Association Application for Neighbourhood Forum Status (Individual Cabinet Member Non-Key Decision) ref: 6301 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to publish Sudbury Town Residents’ Association (STRA) application for Neighbourhood Forum Status, subject to a minimum 6-week consultation. Following consideration of the representations received, the Council will need to determine whether to approve or refuse STRA’s application.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 06/01/2023
Effective from: 06/01/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning:
i) approves the publication for consultation of Sudbury Town Residents’ Association application for Neighbourhood Forum Status.
Lead officer: Paul Lewin
19/12/2022 - Approval to permit a Variation to Extend the Contract for Parking and Traffic Civil Enforcement Services with Serco ref: 6299 Recommendations Approved
To seek Cabinet Member approval to permit a variation to extend the existing contract in respect of the provision of parking and traffic civil enforcement services with Serco Limited for a period of 3 months.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 19/12/2022
Effective from: 29/12/2022
Decision:
To approve the variation to extend the Contract in respect of the provision of parking and traffic civil enforcement services with Serco Limited for a period of up to three months from 1st April 2023 until 3rd July 2023 as further set out in Section 3 of the accompanying report, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sandor Fazekas
15/12/2022 - Authority to Agree costs uplift for Watling Gardens Design and Build Contract ref: 6298 Recommendations Approved
Due to significant changes in the market which have been verified by the Council’s employer’s agent, the cost of the scheme has increased. This decision seeks approval for the required uplift to the contract value.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 15/12/2022
Effective from: 23/12/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, in consultation with the Leader and Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform:
i) Approves the costs increase ahead of imminent execution of the design and build contract for Watling Gardens with Hill Partnerships Ltd, originally in the sum of fixed price of £38,535,643. Plus the additional sums of £480,000 to reflect the tenure changes required for the viability assessment undertaken and agreed by Cabinet in June 2022.
ii) Notes and approves that the cost increase sought is £2,964,971, which will render the total cost of construction to £41,980,605.
iii) Approves the increase of costs to be confirmed and conveyed to Hill Partnership Ltd in a side letter, which will state that the uplifted costs will be dealt with under the costs fluctuation within the JCT contract.
Wards affected: Cricklewood & Mapesbury;
Lead officer: Emily-Rae Baines
13/12/2022 - Award of a contract for Microsoft Dynamics Licensing ref: 6290 Recommendations Approved
Award of a contract for Microsoft Dynamics
Licensing.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 22/12/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform, having consulted with the Leader, and in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution:
i) Approves the award of contract for the provision of the Microsoft Dynamics Licenses for the Shared Technology Services Boroughs to Bytes Software Services Limited for a term of 5 years in the sum of £4,450,000.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Philippa Brewin
25/11/2022 - Application to Green Heating Network Funding Round 3 for External Grant Funding (non-key Cabinet member decision) ref: 6268 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to submit the application for grant funding from the Green Heat Network Fund for the procurement of a contractor which will design build operate and maintain the low carbon district heating network in South Kilburn.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 02/12/2022
Effective from: 25/11/2022
Decision:
That the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Agrees to the submission of this application for grant funding from the Green Heat Network Fund for the procurement of a contractor which will design, build, operate and maintain the low carbon district heating network in South Kilburn.
Lead officer: Catherine Arotsky
21/11/2022 - Authority to approve grant funding for The Forge @Park Royal's Employment and Skills Hub (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6246 For Determination
To request approval to award grant funding of £35,000 to The Forge @ Park Royal in accordance with paragraph 13 of part 3 of the constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience
Decision published: 23/11/2022
Effective from: 21/11/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Citizen Experience, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees to award the grant funding of £35,000 to The Forge @ Park Royal, in accordance with paragraph 13 of part 3 of the constitution.
Lead officer: Joanne Thomas
22/11/2022 - Award of Kinch Grove and Oxgate Gardens (Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6245 Recommendations Approved
To award the contracts for two learning
disability services at Kinch Grove and Oxgate Gardens
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 23/11/2022
Effective from: 01/12/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the award of contract for the provision of Learning Disabilities Services at 7 Kinch Grove, HA9 9TF and Oxgate Gardens, NW2 6EA, to Voyage 1 Limited t/a Voyage care, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the constitution, for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for up to two years on a 1 + 1 (one plus one) basis.
Wards affected: Barnhill; Dollis Hill;
Lead officer: Martin Crick
02/11/2022 - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of 19 Rehabilitation Beds Through a Direct Award (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6243 Recommendations Approved
To seek member approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for 19 rehabilitation beds at the Aster Unit, Birchwood Grange Care Home, for a period of five months.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 21/11/2022
Effective from: 02/11/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for 19 rehabilitation beds at the Aster Unit, Birchwood Grange Care Home, for a period of 5 months in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lorraine Regan
17/11/2022 - Application to the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.1 for external grant funding (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6240 Recommendations Approved
The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) is a grant fund administered by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) that aims to support Registered Providers of social housing with making improvements to the energy performance of their housing stock. This decision seeks approval to submit an application for the current wave of funding for works to support energy efficiency improvements to housing stock.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 18/11/2022
Effective from: 17/11/2022
Decision:
To approve the submission of an application for grant funding as set out in Section 5 of the accompanying report from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Oliver Myers
26/10/2022 - Authority to Vary and Extend Tri Borough Leisure Contract (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6203 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval for the variation and extension to the existing Tri Borough Leisure Contract for Vale Farm Sports Centre, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Customers, Communities and Culture
Decision published: 28/10/2022
Effective from: 26/10/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Equalities and Culture, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the Tri Borough Leisure Contract with Ealing, Brent and Harrow with Sports and Leisure Management Ltd (Everyone Active), that includes the management of Vale Farm Sports Centre, to allow for its extension for an additional year from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024.
ii) Approves the variation of contract referred to in (i) above to reduce the fee payable by Sports and Leisure Management Ltd (Everyone Active) to the Council for the period of proposed 12-month extension from £222,940 to £53,286 to reflect the increased cost of utilities and inflation.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sarah Hawken
25/10/2022 - Visram House - Authority to tender for Care and Support (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6189 Recommendations Approved
Authority to tender for a care and support contract in the extra care scheme at Visram House.
(Notice added to Forward Plan on 18 August 2022)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 25/10/2022
Effective from: 02/11/2022
Decision:
(1) To approve inviting tenders for a new care and support contract at Visram House on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.12 of the accompanying report.
(2) To approve officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in section (vi) of the table at paragraph 3.12 of the accompanying report.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Martin Crick
18/10/2022 - Award of a contract for Microsoft Licensing ref: 6185 Recommendations Approved
Award of a contract for Microsoft Licensing
for the London Borough of Lewisham
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 20/10/2022
Effective from: 26/10/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the award of contract for the provision of the Microsoft Licences for London Borough of Lewisham to Bytes Software Services Limited for a period of three years in the sum of £2,053,868.65.
Lead officer: Philippa Brewin
23/09/2022 - Authority to Award the contract for a Multidisciplinary Architecturally-Led Design Team for the New Bridge Park Centre Development ref: 6149 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to award a contract for
the Multidisciplinary Architecturally-Led Design Team for the New
Bridge Park Centre Development as per Contract Standing Order
88
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 26/09/2022
Effective from: 27/09/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees the award of contract for a Multi-disciplinary Architecturally-Led Design Team for the New Bridge Park Centre Development to Ridge and Partners LLP, for the value of £1,023,930, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
23/09/2022 - Authority to Award the contract for technical consultants for the New Bridge Park Centre Development ref: 6150 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to award a contract for
the technical consultants for the New Bridge Park Centre
Development as per Contract Standing Order 88
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 26/09/2022
Effective from: 04/10/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees the award of contract for the technical consultancy services for the New Bridge Park Centre Development to Mott MacDonald Ltd, for the value of £2,223,930, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
22/09/2022 - Private Housing Service Selective Licensing Schemes Consultation (Non Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6141 Recommendations Approved
To seek permission to proceed to public consultation, on the proposals to designate Selective licensing schemes for privately rented properties in Brent.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 23/09/2022
Effective from: 22/09/2022
Decision:
To agree for the Council to consult on:
(i) introducing a selective licensing scheme designation for five years in the three wards of Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green and Willesden Green (covering 18% of the Private Rented Sector stock in Brent) on the grounds of poor property conditions and anti-social behaviour as set out in paragraph 3.1.1 of the accompanying report;
(ii) introducing a selective licensing scheme designation for five years in 18 wards of the borough of Brent excluding Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green, Willesden Green and Wembley Park on the ground of poor property conditions as set out in paragraph 3.1.2 of this report;
(iii) setting the fees for selective licensing for the above-mentioned proposed designations at £340.00 for the application fee and £300.00 for the remaining fee if the application for a licence is approved; and
(iv) the review and content of licensing conditions for selective licensing as set out in paragraph 7.5 of the accompanying report and the main consultation report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Spencer Randolph
21/09/2022 - Authority to vary and extend contracts with enforcement agents for Council Tax (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6136 Recommendations Approved
To seek authority to vary and extend the contracts in respect of enforcement agent services for revenue and debt services.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience
Decision published: 22/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
(1) To approve the variation of the four contracts for enforcement agent services for revenue and debt services with Newlyn, CDER, Equita and oneSource to allow for an additional extension period of 8 months
(2) To approve the extension of the contracts detailed in (1) above for a period of eight months from 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2023.
(3) To note that all enforcement agents work in accordance with the Council’s Ethical Debt Recovery Policy.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Peter Cosgrove
26/08/2022 - Extension of the contract for integrated Sexual Health Reproductive Services (SRH) for the Outer North West London (ONWL) sub-region ref: 6115 Recommendations Approved
To extend the contract for integrated Sexual Health Reproductive Services (SRH) for the Outer North West London (ONWL) sub-region.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 08/09/2022
Effective from: 16/09/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees the variation of the current contract term that permits two yearly extensions to extension of the contract for a single 4 year period.
ii) Agrees extension of the contract for a period of 4 years until 31 July 2026.
iii) Agrees the spending of £9,383,376 (at £2,345,844 per annum) for the service.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Dr Melanie Smith
25/07/2022 - Authority to vary the contract for Domestic Violence Abuse Advocacy, Family Support and MARAC with advance Advocacy and Non Violence Community Education (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6093 Recommendations Approved
This decision seeks approval to a variation of contract for the Domestic Abuse Advocacy, Family Support and MARAC Co-ordination Services with Advance Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education in order to allow detailed commissioning whilst retaining service delivery in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Safer Communities & Public Protection
Decision published: 28/07/2022
Effective from: 25/07/2022
Decision:
To agree a variation of the existing contract to support thedetailed procurement whilst retaining service delivery in accordance with existing service delivery, for a period of 6 months from 1st September 2022 until 1st March 2023 for the sum of £228,225
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kibibi Octave
08/07/2022 - Consultation on future waste collections and street cleansing services (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6034 Recommendations Approved
To agree the proposals in the report for ‘Future Recycling Collections and Street Cleansing Services Consultation’ and approve the proposed consultation process as set out in the accompanying report.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 11/07/2022
Effective from: 08/07/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action:
i) Agrees the proposals in the report for the ‘Future Recycling Collections and Street Cleansing Services Consultation’ and approves the proposed consultation process as set out in the accompanying report, in consultation with the Leader.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Oliver Myers
24/06/2022 - Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document ref: 6031 Recommendations Approved
To consider representations made during consultation and adopt the Supplementary Planning Document as part of the Council’s suite of Local Plan related documents, and to revoke the existing 2013 Planning Obligations SPD once superseded.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 07/07/2022
Effective from: 15/07/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning, in consultation with the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment:
i) Considers the consultation representations received, officer responses and recommended changes to the Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as set out in Tble 1 of the Consultation Statement in Appendix A of the report.
ii) Appoves the adoption of the Planning Obligations SPD as set out in Appendix B of the report.
iii) Revokes the 2013 Planning Obligations SPD.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Alice Lester
24/06/2022 - Adoption Brent's Affordable Workspace Supplementary Planning Document ref: 6026 Recommendations Approved
To consider representations made during consultation and adopt the Affordable Workspace Supplementary Planning Document as part of the Council’s suite of Local Plan related documents.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 28/06/2022
Effective from: 06/07/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning, in consultation with the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment:
i) Consider the consultation representations received, officer response, and recommended changes as set out in Appendix 2 of the report.
ii) Approve the adoption of the amended Affordable Workspace Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as set out in Appendix 1.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Alice Lester
30/05/2022 - Award of a contract for Microsoft Licensing, and termination of existing contract ref: 5981 Recommendations Approved
To terminate the existing contract for Microsoft Subscription Licenses, and award a new contract for the licensing.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 30/05/2022
Effective from: 09/06/2022
Decision:
That the Deputy Leader, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Approves the termination of the existing contract with Bytes Software Services Ltd that includes E3 Microsoft Licences for the London Borough of Brent.
ii) Approves the award of a new contract for a term of three years to include Microsoft E5 Licences for the London Borough of Brent to Bytes Software Services Ltd.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Philippa Brewin
12/05/2022 - Authority to vary and extend the block contract for the provision of Semi-Independent Living for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+ ref: 5951 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to approve a variation and extension to the block contract for the provision of semi-independent living for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+ with CentrePoint.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Children and Young People
Decision published: 13/05/2022
Effective from: 21/05/2022
Decision:
That the Leader of the Council:
i) Approves the variation and extension to the current contract with Centrepoint Soho for the provision of Semi-independent Living for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+ for a period of 12 months from 7 July 2023 to 6 July 2024.
ii) Approves the variation of the current contract with Centrepoint Soho to provide an additional 12 support units.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shirley Parks
08/03/2022 - Approval to accept a surrender of the existing lease and grant of a new lease to enable redevelopment of the Brent Indian Community Centre - 19 Dudden Hill Lane (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 5901 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to agree a surrender of the existing lease and the grant of a new 125 year lease at a peppercorn rent to The Brent Indian Community Centre (BICC) (Tenant) for a new community centre building at 19 Dudden Hill Lane, NW10 2ET, and request approval for the temporary relocation of the Tenant to 2A Villiers Road in order to achieve vacant possession and bring forward the redevelopment at Dudden Hill Lane.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 10/03/2022
Effective from: 08/03/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Property, Planning and Regeneration, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the surrender of the existing lease at The Brent Indian Community Centre in order that vacant possession may be achieved.
ii) Approves the grant of a new 125 year lease of the 19 Dudden Hill Lane Community Centre site to the Tenant on similar terms once the redevelopment has completed.
iii) Notes and agrees the content of the side-letter between Brent Council and Shree Kshatriya Association UK to enable the relocation of the Tenant to 2A Villiers Road whilst 19 Dudden Hill Lane is under redevelopment.
Lead officer: Stacey Hislop
08/03/2022 - Approval to accept a surrender of the existing lease, grant of a new lease, and agree temporary relocation of the West Indian Association to The Designworks for the purposes of redeveloping of the Learie Constantine Centre, 43-47 Dudden Hill Lane (No ref: 5900 Recommendations Approved
To request approval for agreeing a surrender of the existing lease and grant the new 125 year lease at peppercorn rent to the Learie Constantine West Indian Association (tenant) for a new community centre building at Dudden Hill Lane, and approval for the temporary relocation of the Tenant to the Council owned “The Designworks” in Harlesden in order to achieve vacant possession and bring forward the redevelopment of the Learie Constantine Centre site.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 10/03/2022
Effective from: 08/03/2022
Decision:
That Cabinet Member for Property, Planning and Regeneration, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the surrender of the existing Tenant’s long lease at the Learie Constantine Centre in order to achieve vacant possession.
ii) Approves the granting of a three year contracted out lease (with a mutual rolling break option after the first six months) to the Tenant. The Tenant will occupy the units as temporary accommodation whilst the new Centre is being developed.
iii) Approves the grant of a new 125-year lease of the 43-47 Dudden Hill Lane Community Centre site to the Tenant on similar terms once the redevelopment has completed.
Lead officer: Stacey Hislop
21/12/2021 - Authority to vary the contract with Mott MacDonald Ltd as Employers Agent and Quantity Surveyor for Uxendon Manor Primary School ref: 5796 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion Project and seeks individual Cabinet Member approval to vary the contract with Mott MacDonald Ltd as Employers Agent and Quantity Surveyor for Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion Primary School in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience
Decision published: 22/12/2021
Effective from: 21/12/2021
Decision:
To approve varying the contract with Mott MacDonald Ltd as Employers Agent and Quantity Surveyor for Uxendon Manor Primary School in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution to reflect activity required due to changes in programme and scope of works.
Wards affected: Kenton;
Lead officer: Jas Yembra
08/11/2021 - Approval to waive the Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement of rehabilitation beds through a direct award ref: 5756 Recommendations Approved
To seek member approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for rehabilitation services.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 06/12/2021
Effective from: 08/11/2021
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for rehabilitation services for a period of 6 months in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tom Shakespeare
22/11/2021 - Approval to waive the Contract Standing Orders in relation to the procurement process to appoint an alternative contractor for the dining hall works at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School ref: 5754 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to waive the contract standing orders in relation to the procurement process to appoint an alternative contractor for the design and build of the new dining hall at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience
Decision published: 25/11/2021
Effective from: 22/11/2021
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Notes the outcome of the previous procurement exercise for the design and build of the new dining hall at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School and the subsequent withdrawal of the sccessful contractor from the contract.
ii) Approves a waiver of Contract Standing Order 96 for the requirement to undertake a tender process for the design and build of the new dining hall at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, to enable award of the contract.
Wards affected: Fryent;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
18/11/2021 - Authority to waive Contract Standing Orders on the Procurement to appoint a contractor for the Harlesden High Street Heritage Works (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 5732 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the Harlesden Gateway High Streets Heritage Action Zone and seeks Individual Cabinet Member approval to waive the contract standing orders (CSO) in relation to the procurement process to appoint a contractor for the shop front works as well as detailing the pre-tender considerations for this procurement activity.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision published: 19/11/2021
Effective from: 18/11/2021
Decision:
(1) To approve a waiver of Contract Standing Order 96 for the requirement to tender for the shop front improvement works along Harlesden High Street and approves the inviting of bids from up to five heritage experienced contractors for the reasons detailed in paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 of the accompanying report.
(2) To approve the pre-tender considerations for this contract as set out in paragraph 3.6 of the accompanying report.
(3) To approve officers evaluating the bids referred to in (1) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.6 of the accompanying report.
Wards affected: Harlesden;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
16/11/2021 - Authority to vary the contract with Cosmur (Construction) Ltd as the design and build contractor for Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion Project (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 5730 Recommendations Approved
The decision concerns the Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion Project and seeks approval to vary the contract with Cosmur (Construction) Ltd as the Design and Build Contractor for Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience
Decision published: 16/11/2021
Effective from: 16/11/2021
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees to vary the contract with Cosmur (Construction) Ltd as the Design and Build Contractor for Uxendon Manor Primary School in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Lead officer: Jas Yembra
10/11/2021 - Public engagement proposals: Let's Talk Climate - Waste and Green Space Edition ref: 5728 Recommendations Approved
For the Cabinet Member for Environment to agree the proposals for ‘Let’s Talk Climate: Waste and Green Space Edition’ engagement.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 10/11/2021
Effective from: 10/11/2021
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment:
i) Agrees the proposals in the report for the ‘Let’s Talk Climate: Waste and Green Space Edition’ engagement.
Lead officer: Oliver Myers
19/10/2021 - Authority to vary the contract with Cosmur (Construction) Ltd as Design & Build Contractor for Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion Project ref: 5705 For Determination
This decision concerns the Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion Project and seeks individual Cabinet Member approval to vary the contract with Cosmur (Construction) Ltd as the Design and Build Contractor for Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience
Decision published: 20/10/2021
Effective from: 19/10/2021
Decision:
To agree to vary the contract with Cosmur (Construction) Ltd as the Design and Build Contractor for Uxendon Manor Primary School in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: Kenton;
Lead officer: Jas Yembra
23/06/2021 - Authority to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of a Targeted Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People in Identified Vulnerable Groups through a Direct Award (Individual Member Decision) ref: 5645 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for Targeted Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People in Identified Vulnerable Groups in accordance with Paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools
Decision published: 08/09/2021
Effective from: 23/06/2021
Decision:
That the Lead Member for Children’s Safeguarding, Early Help and Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84 (a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Targeted Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People in Identified Vulnerable Groups to enable a direct award of a contract for a period of 12 months from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Brian Grady, Shirley Parks
02/09/2021 - Authority To Apply For Grant Funding For The Afghan Resettlement and Assistance Programme ref: 5640 Recommendations Approved
This decisions seeks approval to apply for grant funding from the Home Office for the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Scheme.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 03/09/2021
Effective from: 02/09/2021
Decision:
To approve the application to apply for grant funding from the Home Office for the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Programme, initially to house two families, with the possibility of increasing to up to 16 families depending on development, outcomes and local implications.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Anne Kittappa
24/08/2021 - Decision to Vary the Contract with Mott MacDonald Ltd as Employer's Agent and Quantity Surveyor for Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion Project (Lead Member Decision) ref: 5626 Recommendations Approved
To request Lead Member approval to vary the contract with Mott MacDonald Ltd as Employers Agent and Quantity Surveyor for Uxendon Manor Primary School Expansion Project in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience
Decision published: 25/08/2021
Effective from: 24/08/2021
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees to vary the contract with Mott MacDonald Ltd as Employers Agent and Quantity Surveyor for Uxendon Manor Primary School in accordance with Paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: Kenton;
Lead officer: Jas Yembra
27/07/2021 - Authority to Award a Contract for the set up and management of Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing through a direct award ref: 5606 Recommendations Approved
This decision seeks approval to award a contract for the management of Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) as required by Contract Standing Order 88.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 28/07/2021
Effective from: 27/07/2021
Decision:
To approve the direct award of the contract for the set up and management of Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) for the period 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2021 to Number 8 Events Ltd.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Thomas Cattermole
20/07/2021 - Review of Housing Allocations Scheme (Non-Key Member Decision) ref: 5603 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval from the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to commence the process of statutory consultation in relation to the proposed changes to the Council’s allocations scheme as set out in section 4 of the report. after consultation, the responses will be considered and proposals to amend the Council’s allocation scheme will be submitted to Cabinet for consideration and approval.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 21/07/2021
Effective from: 20/07/2021
Decision:
That the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform, following consultation with the Leader of the Council:
i) Approves the commencement of the statutory consultation process on the proposed amendments to the Council’s allocations scheme as set out in the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Laurence Coaker
13/05/2021 - Redefining Local Services: Delivery Model Options for Statutory Consultation (Individual Cabinet Member Decision, Non-Key) ref: 5527 Recommendations Approved
To set out the methodology that has been used to identify and assess alternative delivery models and present the delivery model options that are considered to best meet the objectives set for the RLS programme, and to outline the proposed format and design of the statutory consultation process scheduled for May / June 2021.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 14/05/2021
Effective from: 13/05/2021
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Notes the process and methodology for identification, comparison and selection of the delivery models considered within this report.
ii) Agrees that options 1 and 2, set out in section 5 of the report, are selected as the favoured competing options for the RLS delivery model.
iii) Agrees that information on RLS Delivery Model Options 1 and 2, together with the alternative options which are not currently favoured, are issued for statutory consultation with representatives of persons identified under Section 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 during May and June 2021.
iv) Agrees the proposed statutory consultation format and design in Appendix 3.
Lead officer: Oliver Myers
11/05/2021 - Award of a contract for Microsoft Licensing for the London Borough of Southwark, and termination of existing contract (Lead Member Key Decision) ref: 5525 Recommendations Approved
to terminate the existing contract for
Microsoft Licensing for the London Borough of Southwark, and award
a new contract for the licensing.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 12/05/2021
Effective from: 20/05/2021
Decision:
That the Deputy Leader, in consultation with the Leader and in accordance with the Cabinet Member Scheme of Delegation:
i) Approves the termination of the existing contract with Trustmarque Solutions Ltd for Microsoft Licenses for the London Borough of Southwark.
ii) Approves the award of a new contract for a term of three years for Microsoft Licences for the London Borough of Southwark to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd.
Lead officer: Philippa Brewin
16/03/2021 - Brent 2020 Legacy ref: 5477 Recommendations Approved
Agreement of a one-off grant that will support Metroland Cultures Ltd to establish itself and build a sustainable business model over the next 4 years.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Customers, Communities and Culture
Decision published: 17/03/2021
Effective from: 25/03/2021
Decision:
To approve a one-off grant of £1M to support Metroland Culture Ltd. to establish itself and build a sustainable business model over the next 4 years, such grant to be matched and leveraged to ensure Metroland Culture Ltd. delivers an initial 4-year legacy programme.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Zerritha Brown
21/01/2021 - Authority to amend extension provisions of contract for printing and multifunctional devices (Individual Cabinet Member Report) ref: 5395 Recommendations Approved
To request individual cabinet member approval to amend the extension provisions of the contract with Ricoh (UK) Limited for office printers at Brent, Lewisham, Southward and the LGA, in accordance with paragraph 13 part 3 of the constitution.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 22/01/2021
Effective from: 21/01/2021
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Resources and Deputy Leader, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees to amend the extension provisions in the printing contract in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution to provide for the ability to extend by one or more extension periods up to a total of 3 years.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Philippa Brewin
07/01/2021 - Highways Services interim contract arrangements (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 5377 Recommendations Approved
Approval of Highways Services interim contract arrangements for a period of two years (2021/22 to 2022/23)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 07/01/2021
Effective from: 15/01/2021
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees to extend the highways services contract for a period of two years from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 and to vary the contract as set out in the report in accordance with the delegations in paragraph 13, Part 3 of the Constitution.
ii) Notes that the decision above is subject to the Operational Director Environment Services agreeing to novate the highways services contract from Conway Aecom Limited to FM Conway Limited.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Oliver Myers
01/12/2020 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Authority For A Variation Of The Public Realm Contract For Cemeteries ref: 5342 Recommendations Approved
To request authority for the variation of the public realm contract to revert the grave digging and cemeteries ground maintenance from Veolia back to Brent Council, and revert the staff (subject to TUPE) and assets to the London Borough of Brent in accordance with Paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 01/12/2020
Effective from: 09/12/2020
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees the variation of the Public Realm Contract with Veolia ES (UK) Limited to remove grave digging and cemeteries grounds maintenance from the contract as detailed within the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Darren Hale
27/10/2020 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement of rehabilitation beds through a direct award ref: 5253 Recommendations Approved
To seek Lead Member approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for rehabilitation services.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 30/10/2020
Effective from: 27/10/2020
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for rehabilitation services for a period of 12 months in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tom Shakespeare
19/10/2020 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Rechargeable Repairs Policy consultation ref: 5247 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to undertaken a consultation with residents on the new Rechargeable Repairs Policy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 20/10/2020
Effective from: 19/10/2020
Decision:
That the Lead Member for Housing & Welfare Reform approves the commencement of a formal resident consultation process on the Rechargeable Repairs Policy, as detailed within section 5 of the accompanying report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hakeem Osinaike
06/08/2020 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Authority to vary the contract for Domestic Violence Abuse Advocacy, Family Support & MARAC with Advance Advocacy & Non Violence Community Education ref: 5250 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to vary the Domestic Abuse Advocacy, Family Support and MARAC Co-ordination Services with Advance Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education contract as part of the COVID-19 recovery service and the One Stop Shop in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Safer Communities & Public Protection
Decision published: 06/08/2020
Effective from: 06/08/2020
Decision:
That the Lead Member for Community Safety & Engagement approve:
(1) variation of the contract as part of COVID-19 recovery service, to recruit a X 1 duty cover, X 1 MARAC administrator, X 1 additional IDVA for a period of 12 months from 1st August 2020 until 1st August 2021 for the sum of £143,000;
(2) the variation of the contract to include the provision of the Chrysalis One Stop Shop for a period of 10 months from November 1st 2020 – August 31st 2021 for the sum of £31,250.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Colin Wilderspin
01/06/2020 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Housing Integrated Asset Management Strategy (2020-2025) ref: 5057 Recommendations Approved
The draft Housing Asset Management Strategy (2020 – 2025) sets out (within the context of a 30-year HRA business plan) the Council’s vision for responsive repairs, stock investment, reform and improvement of the stock and its performance, covering a 5-year period from 2020-2025.
This report sets the work that has been undertaken to inform the draft strategy and seeks approval to commence an 8-week formal resident consultation process on the draft Housing Integrated Asset Management Strategy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 08/06/2020
Effective from: 01/06/2020
Decision:
To approve the commencement of an 8-week formal resident consultation process on the draft Housing Integrated Asset Management Strategy.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sean Gallagher
16/01/2020 - Authority to vary contract for the provision of legal counsel for the Forward Borrowing Project ref: 4922 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to vary the contract with Bevan Brittan LLP to provide legal counsel for the Council as part of a forward borrowing exercise.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 17/01/2020
Effective from: 16/01/2020
Decision:
To approve a variation in the contract for the provision of legal counsel with Bevan Brittan to enable them to provide additional work arising from entering into the capital markets, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Daniel Omisore
19/12/2019 - Draft Budget 2020/21 - 2022/23 and medium term financial outlook: Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Extract ref: 4878 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval from the Cabinet Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to launch consultation with Council tenants on the proposal to increase rents by CPI + 1%.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 19/12/2019
Effective from: 19/12/2019
Decision:
To approve the Council entering into consultation with Brent Council tenants on the proposed rent increase.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emily-Rae Baines
19/12/2019 - Statutory consultation on Tenancy Management Policy ref: 4880 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval for the Council to enter into Consultation on the draft Tenancy Management Policy
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 19/12/2019
Effective from: 19/12/2019
Decision:
To approve the Council entering into statutory consultation on the newly drafted Tenancy Management Policy in line with section 151 of the Localism Act 2011.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emily-Rae Baines
19/12/2019 - Statutory consultation on Tenancy Strategy ref: 4879 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval from the Cabinet Member for Housing and Welfare Reform and start the formal process for consultation on the draft tenancy strategy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 19/12/2019
Effective from: 19/12/2019
Decision:
To approve the Council entering into statutory consultation on the newly drafted Tenancy Strategy in line with section 151 of the Localism Act 2011.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emily-Rae Baines
09/12/2019 - Variation and Extension of the Integrated Asset Management Contract ref: 4871 Recommendations Approved
The variation and extension of the Integrated Asset Management Contract between the Council and Wates Construction.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 11/12/2019
Effective from: 19/12/2019
Decision:
(1) To approve the variation and extension of the Contract for Integrated Asset Management, Planned and Cyclical Maintenance Works and Responsive Repairs Maintenance Works with Wates Construction Limited for a period of 2.5 years from 1 January 2020.
(2) To approve the variation of the Contract referred to in (1) above, to permit the suspension of the major works element of the Contract for such period or periods as the Council considers appropriate for the reasons set out in the same report.
(3) To note the intention of Officers to re-procure the major works element of the current Contract referred to in (1) above separately during periods of suspension referred to in (2) above for the reasons detailed in the accompanying report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Giuseppe Coia
19/11/2019 - Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders and permit procurement through a direct award for a proportion of the HRS Mental Health contract ref: 4831 Recommendations Approved
To seek Cabinet Member approval to waive
Contract Standing Orders in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3
of the Constitution and permit procurement through a direct award,
for delivery of the Housing Related Support (HRS) Mental Health
(MH) Services contract .
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 26/11/2019
Effective from: 19/11/2019
Decision:
To approve the waiving of Contract Standing Orders in order to enable the direct award of a contract for the delivery of 16 Accommodation Based Housing Related Support (HRS) Mental Health services, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
04/10/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Authority to waive the requirement to tender a 12-month contract for the Provision of Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Services for Children with Disabilities, Looked After Children and Care Leavers ref: 4772 Recommendations Approved
To seek individual Cabinet Member approval to waive the general requirement to tender Medium Value Contracts in accordance with Brent Contract Standing Orders (84 and 96) in relation to the award of a contract for the provision of Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Services for Children with Disabilities, Looked After Children and Care Leavers.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools
Decision published: 11/10/2019
Effective from: 04/10/2019
Decision:
To approve waiving Brent’s Contract Standing Orders requirement to tender a Medium Value contract for the Provision of Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Services for Children with Disabilities, Looked After Children and Care Leavers.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
26/09/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Consultation on Homelessness & Rough Sleepers Strategy ref: 4765 Recommendations Approved
To approve undertaking an 8-week consultation process on the draft Homelessness & Rough Sleepers Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 27/09/2019
Effective from: 26/09/2019
Decision:
(1) To agree that the results of the homelessness review and that the draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping strategy be published.
(2) To agree, in consultation with the Leader, commencing an 8-week consultation process on the draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.
(3) To note that after the consultation process, the finalised version of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy will be submitted to Cabinet for consideration and approval.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
19/07/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Public consultation on new Council Tax Support scheme ref: 4687 Recommendations Approved
Lead Member to approve the consultation on the proposed Council Tax Support scheme as detailed in the accompanying decision report. .
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 22/07/2019
Effective from: 19/07/2019
Decision:
To approve the public consultation proposals in relation to Brent’s proposed Council Tax Support Scheme being undertaken for a 12-week period.
17/07/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Authority to Agree a Waiver of Contract Standing Orders for a High Value Contract for Barristers' Services ref: 4685 Recommendations Approved
To waive the normal requirements of Contract Standing Orders and Financial Regulations in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution for good operational and/or financial reasons in accordance with Contract Standing Order 84(a).
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 17/07/2019
Effective from: 17/07/2019
Decision:
To waive the normal requirements of Contract Standing Orders and Financial Regulations in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution for good operational and/or financial reasons in accordance with Contract Standing Order 84(a).
Lead officer: Debra Norman
01/07/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Development of Family Hubs ref: 4625 Recommendations Approved
To consult on proposed changes to develop the
existing 17 Children’s Centres into eight integrated Family
Hubs for Brent families with children aged 0-18 years, and to 25
years for those with children with disabilities.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools
Decision published: 02/07/2019
Effective from: 01/07/2019
Decision:
That the Lead Member for Children’s Safeguarding, Early Help and Social Care agrees:
1.1 That consultation can commence on proposed changes to develop the existing 17 Children’s Centres into eight integrated Family Hubs for Brent families with children aged 0-18 years and to 25 years for those with disabilities.
1.2 To approve the principles, detailed in paragraph 2.5 of appendix one, of a model of integrated Family Hubs that are consistent with best practice approaches to promoting effective joint work and ownership by key partners.
1.3 To confirm agreement with the decision and commissioning process arrangements set out in paragraph 1.2 of appendix one, that will ensure the new Family Hub model is successfully developed within timescales
Wards affected: (All Wards);
20/06/2019 - Authority to vary and extend call off contract for provision of single sign on customer portal ref: 4620 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to vary an existing agreement
for the provision and support of a customer portal to permit
continued provision beyond the scheduled expiry date.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 21/06/2019
Effective from: 20/06/2019
Decision:
To approve an extension to the current call-off contract with Agilisys Limited for a period of up to two years from 21st July 2019 at (a) an increase of £10,000 to the current annual maintenance price of £60,000 for the 2019/20 period; and (b) an increase of £15,000 to the current annual maintenance price of £60,000 for the 2020/21 period.
To permit the provision of single sign on status for additional Council services pending implementation of the new access portal.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Margaret Read
17/06/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Variation of Microsoft Software Agreement ref: 4600 Recommendations Approved
Approval of a recommendation to vary the
council's main Microsoft Enterprise Software Agreement.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 17/06/2019
Effective from: 25/06/2019
Decision:
To approve the variation of the contract with Bytes Software Services Ltd for Microsoft Licensing by increasing the volume of licenses and revising the licensing model by up to £1.4m.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
07/06/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Additional HMO and Selective Licensing Schemes Consultation ref: 4599 Recommendations Approved
The report seeks approval from the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to proceed with the public consultation exercise on renewing and extending licensing schemes for privately rented properties in Brent.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 07/06/2019
Effective from: 07/06/2019
Decision:
That the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform, following consultation with the Leader of the Council, agrees for the Council to undertake a public consultation exercise regarding proposals to make designations for additional licensing of private residential housing for the whole of the borough of Brent and for selective licensing of private residential housing for certain wards and areas in the borough of Brent.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
30/05/2019 - Supported Lettings Floating Support Service ref: 4592 Recommendations Approved
The report concerns the procurement process to
undertake a short term supported lettings, floating support
service. It requests Individual Cabinet Member approval to waive
Contract Standing Orders and permit procurement through a quotation
process of a short term supported lettings, floating support
service.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 30/05/2019
Effective from: 30/05/2019
Decision:
To agree waiving the requirements of Contract Standing Orders in relation to Medium Value Contracts in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution to permit procurement through a quotation process of a short term supported lettings, floating support service.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
15/05/2019 - Leopold Primary School - Waiver of Contract Standing Orders ref: 4574 Recommendations Approved
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract
Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a construction
contract for a new reception and admin area Leopold Primary School
for the good operational and financial reasons detailed in
paragraphs 3.5 and 3.6 in the accompanying report thereby enabling
Officers to approach five contractors to participate in a
competitive bid exercise.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 16/05/2019
Effective from: 15/05/2019
Decision:
To approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a construction contract for a new reception and admin area Leopold Primary School for the good operational and financial reasons detailed in paragraphs 3.5 and 3.6 in the accompanying report thereby enabling Officers to approach five contractors to participate in a competitive bid exercise.
To note that subject to complying with the revised procurement process, the contract award decision will be taken by the Strategic Director, Regeneration & Environment, in accordance with the Council’s scheme of officer delegation.
Wards affected: Harlesden;
28/02/2019 - Authority to waiver Contract Standing Orders - Provision of services funded by the MOPAC London Crime Prevention Fund ref: 4515 Recommendations Approved
To approve a waiver to Contract Standing
Orders in order to grant an exemption in relation to procurement of
contracts for services funded by the MOPAC London Crime Prevention
Fund.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Safer Communities & Public Protection
Decision published: 28/02/2019
Effective from: 28/02/2019
Decision:
To approve an exemption from the procurement requirements within Contract Standing Orders in relation to the provision of three MOPAC London Crime Prevention Fund Projects.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karina Wane
21/01/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Waiver of Contract Standing Orders - Provision of Civil Enforcement Agents ref: 4421 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to the waiver of Contract Standing Orders in relation to the procurement of Civil Enforcement Agents.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 21/01/2019
Effective from: 21/01/2019
Decision:
To approve an exemption from the requirements of Contract Standing Orders in order to permit a direct award of contract for the procurement of Civil Enforcement Agents from 1st May 2019 for a 12 month period, with an optional extension period of up to 6 months.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Neil Gann
10/01/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - approval to waive contract standing orders to permit the direct award of contracts regarding supported accommodation ref: 4434 Recommendations Approved
Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement through a direct award for supported accommodation linked to two properties for adults with learning disabilities linked to the boroughs New Accommodation for Independent Living program.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 14/01/2019
Effective from: 10/01/2019
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care approved an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender two contracts for services to support adults with learning disabilities at properties at 127 and 129 Harrowdene Road, Wembley, for the good operational and financial reasons detailed in the body of the report, thereby enabling Officers to directly award two contracts for a maximum 24 month period.
19/11/2018 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Private Housing HMO & Selective Licensing Fee Structure ref: 4386 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval for a revision to the
charging mechanism for HMO & Housing Selective Licensing
fees.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 20/11/2018
Effective from: 19/11/2018
Decision:
To agree the revised charging mechanism for licensing fees as set out in Appendix 1 of the report and to the implementation thereof, with the start date for implementation to be set by the Strategic Director for Community Well Being.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hakeem Osinaike
08/11/2018 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Consultation regarding review of Housing Allocations Policy ref: 4364 Recommendations Approved
This decision seeks approval to undertake consultation on proposed amendments to the Council’s Housing Allocation Scheme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 09/11/2018
Effective from: 08/11/2018
Decision:
To agree consultation proceeding regarding the proposed amendments to the Council’s Allocation Scheme, as detailed in section 4 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hakeem Osinaike
19/10/2018 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Change in Tender Evaluation Procedure social value weightings applied for the Business Rates and Associated IT Support Service ref: 4363 Recommendations Approved
This decision seeks approval, in accordance with Contract Standing Orders, for a change in the social weightings applied under the tender evaluation procedure for the procurement of the Business Rates and Associated IT Support Service.
The final Contract award is to be considered by Cabinet on 12 November 2018.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 19/10/2018
Effective from: 19/10/2018
Decision:
AGREED to amend the weightings applied for the purposes of the procurement of the Business Rates and associated IT Support Service as follows:
· Pricing 50% comprised of 2.5% for the price element of social value and 47.5% price.
· Quality 50% comprised of 2.5% for the quality element of social value and 47.5% for the other quality criteria.
To note that the contract award recommendation incorporating the effect of the above will be considered by Cabinet on 12th November 2018.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Margaret Read
11/10/2018 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision: Tender Procedure for the Street Lighting Maintenance Contract ref: 4341 Recommendations Approved
This report concerns the tender process for the street lighting maintenance contract, which is due to commence on 1 April 2019. This report seeks individual Cabinet Member approval to amend the tender procedure from a Restricted (2 stage) process to an Open (1 stage) process in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 12/10/2018
Effective from: 11/10/2018
Decision:
To approve an amendment to the tender procedure for the Street Lighting Maintenance Contract from a Restricted to Open process, in accordance with Paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Mark Fairchild
02/10/2018 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision: Waiver of Contract Standing Orders for procurement of building works for new classroom block at Malorees Junior School, Kilburn, NW6 ref: 4339 Recommendations Approved
The decision is to approve a waiver of Contract Standing Orders to permit a mini-competition procurement process by direct approach to six pre-selected contractors, from whom to award a construction contract of medium value for a new-build classroom block at Malorees Junior School, Kilburn.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 02/10/2018
Effective from: 02/10/2018
Decision:
1 To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a construction contract for a new classroom block at Malorees Junior for the good operational and financial reasons detailed in paragraphs 3.5 and 3.6 thereby enabling Officers to instead approach up to six contractors to participate in a competitive bid exercise.
2 To note that subject to complying with the revised procurement process detailed in 1 above, the contract award decision will be taken by the Strategic Director, Resources, in accordance with the Council’s scheme of officer delegation.
Wards affected: Brondesbury Park;
Lead officer: Christine Moore