Purpose

This report seeks approval to award Mae Architects, who are sub-contracting dRMM Limited (architects), Make:Good Limited (engagement consultant), Civic Engineers Limited (structures, civils and transport engineering), Max Fordham LLP ( Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)) and sustainability), Studio ONB Limited (landscape and public realm), Altair (UK) Limited (development advisory), GL Hearn Limited (land valuation lead), CHP Group Limited (cost consultancy), Development & Light LLP (daylight consultancy), and OFR Consultants Limited (fire engineering), to commission a feasibility masterplan and associated business case, identifying an outline approach for the long-term regeneration of the Regents Park Estate following a mini-competition process procured off the Greater London Authority Urbanism + Architecture Framework, Lot 8 – Architects. 

This report is coming to the Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity because following the Contract Standing Orders (CSO’s) C.4 approval must be sought by a Chief Officer.

Decision

THAT the Executive Director of Investment, Place and Opportunity agrees the award of the contract to Mae Architects, who are sub-contracting dRMM Limited, Make:Good Limited, Civic Engineers Limited, Max Fordham LLP, Studio ONB Limited Altair (UK) Limited, GL Hearn Limited, CHP Group Limited, Development & Light LLP, and OFR Consultants Limited, to commission a feasibility masterplan and associated business case, identifying an outline approach for the long-term regeneration of the Regents Park Estate, for a period of 12 months for the sum of £347,772.15.