Purpose

To request approval to use a framework to
procure designa nd planning services for the delivery of four
priority infrastructure projects in Staples Corner Growth Area.

Content

That the Director of Inclusive Regeneration
and Climate Change:
 
i)              
Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off
procedure under the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework Agreement
(664_25 – Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport) for a call
off in respect of Design and Planning Services for Staples Corner
Growth Area Infrastructure Projects.
 
ii)             
Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed
call-off contract.
 
iii)           
Approves inviting bids under the framework agreement 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 Design
and Planning Services for the delivery of Staples Corner Growth
Area Infrastructure Projects. It has been determined that the most
appropriate means of providing the Design and Planning Services is
through the procurement of a contract by way of mini-competition
under the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework.

Alternative options considered

Officers considered whether the Design and
Planning Services could be provided by the Council itself but
concluded that they were best provided by consultants.
 
Officers reviewed a range of procurement
options, including conducting a bespoke tender process, but have
concluded that the use of the Framework is the most appropriate
means of procuring a contractor given the reduction in timescales
and efficient use of resources.