Decision
URL: https://democracy.brent.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7571
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To request approval to use a framework to procure consultancy services for the Youth Facilities Capital Investment Programme.
Content: To request approval to use a framework to procure consultancy services for the Youth Facilities Capital Investment Programme. That the Director of Property and Assets: i) Approves Brent Council’s participation in in a call-off procedure under Lot 1 of Construction Professional Services, Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6165 in respect of consultancy services for the Youth Facilities Capital Investment Programme. 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. In October 2025, Cabinet approved the Youth Facilities Capital Investment Programme Business Case to deliver youth facility enhancements at five youth organisations in Brent. The Council requires consultancy services to delver these projects to allow for an enhanced youth offer in the borough. It has been determined that the most appropriate means of procuring consultancy services is by way of a mini-competition under Lot 1 of Construction Professional Services, Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6165. Officers considered whether the consultancy services could be provided by the Council itself but concluded that they are best provided by an external consultancy firm. Officers reviewed a range of procurement options, including conducting a quotation or tender process, but concluded that the use of the Framework was most appropriate given the reduction in timescales, costs and resources involved. None.
Date of Decision: November 14, 2025