Purpose

To approve the award of contract for
architect-led multi-disciplinary design team, and principal
designer services for a new 1FE school with 2FE infrastructure on
the site of Carlton Vale Infant School, South Kilburn.

Content

(1)       
To note that RIBA Stage 1 of the South Kilburn Primary School
project is nearing completion and will be presented to the
Infrastructure and Regeneration Programme Board and the School
Capital Programme Board in July 2025.
 
(2)       
To note that the design brief and school layout options have been
presented to the School Capital Programme Board in April 2025 and
accepted by the School and Children and Young People (CYP)
Department, establishing the basis for project progression.
 
(3)       
To approve the progression of the South Kilburn Primary School
project to RIBA Stages 2 and 3, enabling the development of
detailed design for planning submission and tender.
 
(4)       
To approve the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.4
of the accompanying report.
 
(5)       
To approve the award the contract for Architect-led Multi-disciplinary Design Team,
and Principal Designer Services (RIBA stages 2-3) for a new 1FE
school with 2FE infrastructure on the site of Carlton Vale Infant
School, South Kilburn to Cottrell & Vermeulen Architecture
Ltd for 24 months including possible extensions in the sum of
£995,000.00 excluding VAT, inclusive of contingency, surveys,
and framework levy.