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23/03/2023 - Authority to Procure Insurance Related Works and Housing Disrepair Cases Using a Framework (Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6520 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to use a framework to procure building contractors to repair housing stock related to insurance approved works.
Decision Maker: Director - Housing Services
Decision published: 01/06/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
That the Director of Housing:
i) Approves inviting bids under the Fusion 21s National Reactive Repairs & Empty Buildings Framework for Provision of Insurance Works and Housing Disrepair Cases on the basis of the pre-tender considerations in respect of two contracts for:
a. Everyday general repairs
b. More complex cases
ii) Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contracts.
iii) Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Mohammed Negm
22/03/2023 - Domestic Abuse Advocacy, Family Support and Delivery of One Stop Shop Services ref: 6477 Recommendations Approved
To award the Domestic Abuse Advocacy, Family Support and Delivery of a One Stop Shop Services contract.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration
Decision published: 28/04/2023
Effective from: 09/05/2023
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Communities and Regeneration:
i) Approves the award of contract for Domestic Abuse Advocacy, Family Support, and One-Stop Shop Services to Advance at a value of £1,999,775.28 for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for two successive periods of 1 + 1 year.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Davina Smith
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
31/03/2023 - Authority to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 75 National Health Service Act 2006 with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6451 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 75 (S75) National Health Service Act 2006 with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust to provide a new model of care called Infant 2 School to better meet the needs of service users in Brent.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Community Health and Wellbeing
Decision published: 13/04/2023
Effective from: 31/03/2023
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Adult Social Care and Health:
i) Approves the Council entering into an agreement pursuant to Section 75 (s75) NHS Act 2006 with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust to provide a new model of care called Infant 2 School.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Marie McLoughlin
31/03/2023 - Authority to Award Contract by way of a Direct Award from the NEPRO3 Framework Agreement for Fire Risk Assessments (Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6444 For Determination
To request authority to award a call off contract for Fire Risk Assessments via Framework Agreement.
Decision Maker: Director - Housing Services
Decision published: 03/04/2023
Effective from: 31/03/2023
Decision:
That the Director of Housing:
i) Approves the award of call-off contract for Fire Risk Assessments for a term of 12 months in the estimated sum of £269,076 to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. From the North East Procurement Organisation’s NEPRO3 Framework Agreement.
ii) Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contract.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
30/03/2023 - Authority to Award Contract for Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service ref: 6443 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to award contract for Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration
Decision published: 31/03/2023
Effective from: 12/04/2023
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Communities and Regeneration:
i) Approves the award of contract for the provision of Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support services to CVS Brent for the sum of £760,000 over the contract term of two years plus the option to extend for up to two years on a 2+1+1 basis.
ii) Notes the increased value of the contract which reflects the greater level of services required in the specification.
iii) Notes that the increased contract value, while returning the contract the contract to its original base value of £160,000 with some uplift to reflect inflationary pressures on suppliers.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lorna Hughes
29/03/2023 - Authority to procure a contractor to carry out roof replacement works at Wembley Primary School and roof and window replacement works at Wykeham Primary School, using a Framework Agreement (Non-Key Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6442 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to use a framework to procure a contractor for roof replacement and remedial works at Wembley Primary School and roof and window replacement works at Wykeham Primary School.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 30/03/2023
Effective from: 29/03/2023
Decision:
That the Director Property and Assets:
i) Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off procedure undre the LHC Roofing and Roofing Systems Framework Agreement, in respect of the design, supply and installation of flat roofing systems for Wembley Primary and Wykeham Primary Schools, as part of the School AMP Programme.
ii) Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contract.
iii) Approves inviting bids under the Framework Agreement by way of a mini-competition and award of contract on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
iv) Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Lead officer: Tanveer Ghani
29/03/2023 - Authority to procure a contractor for roof replacement works at Newfield Primary School and Salusbury Primary School, and rainwater good repair works at Harlesden Primary School via Framework Agreement (Non-Key Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6441 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to use a framework to procure a contractor for roof replacement works at Newfield Primary School and Salusbury Primary School, and rainwater good repair works at Harlesden Primary School.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 30/03/2023
Effective from: 29/03/2023
Decision:
That the Director Property and Assets:
i) Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off procedure under the LHC Roofing and Roofing Systems Framework Agreement, in respect of the design, supply and installation of the flat roofing systems for Newfield Primary School, Salusbury Primary School and Harlesden Primary School, as part of the School AMP Programme.
ii) Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contract.
iii) Approves inviting bids under the Framework Agreement by way of a mini-competition and award of the contract on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
iv) Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Lead officer: Tanveer Ghani
23/03/2023 - Authority to Vary and Extend a Contract in respect of Supported Living Services at 63 Manor Drive and 64 Beechcroft Gardens with Dimensions UK (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6440 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities at 63 Manor Drive and 54 Beechcroft Gardens.
Decision Maker: Director - Adult Social Care
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
That the Operational Director Adult Social Care:
i) Approves the variation of contract for Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities at 63 Manor Drive and 54 Beechcroft Gardens with Dimensions UK to allow for a 12-month extension.
ii) Approves, subject to approval of (i), the extension to the current contract with Dimensions UK for a period of 12 months from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Lead officer: Jacqueline Casson
27/03/2023 - Authority to consent to an amendment to the Facility Agreement for the design, financing, construction, fitting out, commissioning and operation of the JFS School (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6439 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to consent to an amendment to the Facility Agreement to replace LIBOR with a market standard LIBOR replacement rate (SONIA compounded in arrears plus a fixed credit adjustment spread) in relation to the design, financing, construction, fitting out, commissioning and operation of a secondary school at The Mall, Brent.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 27/03/2023
Decision:
i) To approve the Council consenting an amendment to the Facility Agreement to replace LIBOR with a market standard LIBOR replacement rate (SONIA compounded in arrears plus a fixed credit adjustment spread) that Kenton School Services Limited (ProjectCo) and its Lenders are requesting in view of the discontinuation of LIBOR.
ii) To approve sign off of the terms of consent.
Wards affected: Barnhill;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
20/03/2023 - Extension of Communal Electrical Works and Electrical Safety Maintenance Contract ref: 6437 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to vary the contract for Communal Electrical Works and Electrical Safety Maintenance to permit the extension of the contract, and approval to extend the contract for a period of 12 months.
Decision Maker: Director - Housing Services
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 04/04/2023
Decision:
(1) To approve the variation of the contract for Communal Electrical Works & Electrical Safety Maintenance with Equans FM Limited (formerly Cofely Ltd. and Engie FM Limited) to permit the extension of the contract;
(2) To approve the extension to the current contract as detailed in (1) above for a period of 12 months.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Giuseppe Coia
20/03/2023 - Extension of Domestic Gas Servicing and Repairs, and Communal Heating Systems Contract ref: 6438 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to vary the contract for Domestic Gas Servicing and Repairs, and Communal Heating Systems Maintenance to permit the extension of the contract, and approval to extend the contract for a period of 12 months.
Decision Maker: Director - Housing Services
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 04/04/2023
Decision:
(1) To approve the variation of the contract for Domestic & Communal Heating and Gas Services with Oakray Ltd.to permit the extension of the contract.
(2) To approve the extension to the current contract as detailed in (1) above for a period of 12 months.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Giuseppe Coia
24/03/2023 - Authority to procure the Debt Resolution Service using a Framework Agreement (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6436 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of the Debt Resolution Service and seeks approval to use a framework to procure the Debt Resolution Service as required by Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89 along with relevant pre-tender considerations.
Decision Maker: Director - Resident Services
Decision published: 24/03/2023
Effective from: 24/03/2023
Decision:
(1) To approve Brent Council’s participation in a call-off procedure under the Crown Commercial Service, Debt Resolution Services LOT 5: Enforcement Services RM6226 Framework Agreement for a call off in respect of the Debt Resolution Service.
(2) To confirm that there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contract.
(3) To approve inviting bids under the Framework Agreement for the Debt Resolution Service on the basis of the agreed pre tender considerations.
(4) To approve officersevaluating bids referred to in (3) above on the basis of the agreed evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Peter Cosgrove
23/03/2023 - Authority to Award a Contract for the Provision of Cashless Parking Services (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6434 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of new Cashless Parking Services (pay by phone and permits), collectively referred to as “the Contract” and seeks authority to award the Contract as required by Contract Standing Order 88.
Decision Maker: Director - Public Realm
Decision published: 23/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
(1) To note the Contract Standing Order 89 considerations relating to the proposed award of contract.
(2) To approve the award of the contract for Cashless Parking Services (pay by phone and permits) to RingGo Ltd for the duration of four (4) years in the sum of approximately £120.00 .
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sandor Fazekas
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