Purpose

To request approval to use a framework to
procure Water Supply Services.

Content

That the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and
Regeneration:
 
i)              
Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off
procedure under the Laser Water Supply and Sewerage Services
Framework Agreement for a call-off in respect of Water Supply
Services.
 
ii)             
Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed
call-off contract.
 
iii)           
Approves inviting bids under the Framework Agreement for Water
Supply Services on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
 
iv)           
Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation
criteria.

Reasons for the decision

The Council requires the provision of Water
Supply Services. It has been determined that the most appropriate
means of providing the Water Supply Services is through the
procurement of a contract for Water Supply Services by way of a
mini-competition under the Laser Water Supply and Sewerage Services
Framework.

Alternative options considered

Officers considered whether the Water Supply
Services could be provided by the Council itself but concluded that
Water Supply Services are best provided by a contractor.
 
Officers have reviewed a range of procurement
options, including conducting a tender process, but have concluded
that the use of the Framework is most appropriate given the
reduction in time-scales, costs and resources involved.