Issue - meetings

RESOLVED – That Executive:

(1)           Agree to award the Contract for Architectural Services, within the Framework, to Halsall Lloyd Partnership.

(2)           Agree that progress on this contract be reported through the Housing Stock Group as part of Safe & Warm Projects.

Executive considered the report of Portfolio Holder – Housing which advised of the outcome of a tender process for Architectural Services for Safe & Warm upgrades to Jubilee Court and Valley View and sought approval for the awarding of a contract for these services.

The Safe & Warm upgrade works included renewing a communal heating system, conversion of bathing facilities to wet rooms, conversion of some bedsit flats to a 1-bedroom layout, improvements to fire protection including an entire new sprinkler system, and an extension at one location.

Using the Procure Partnership Framework four architectural practices had submitted valid bids which had been evaluated on both price and quality.  It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Halsall Lloyd Partnership.

Moved by Councillor Sandra Peake and seconded by Councillor Duncan McGregor

RESOLVED – That Executive:

(1)           Agree to award the Contract for Architectural Services, within the Framework, to Halsall Lloyd Partnership.

(2)           Agree that progress on this contract be reported through the Housing Stock Group as part of Safe & Warm Projects.

REASON FOR DECISION:

To award a contract for Architectural Services for the Safe & Warm upgrade works to Jubilee Court and Valley View.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED:

A full competitive tender could have been carried out by the Council.  This was rejected because as explained within the report, the Procure Partnerships Framework attracts a broader range of consultants.

(Director of Development)