Purpose

The report seeks approval for the procurement strategy to deliver improvement works that will modernise Kilburn Library and bring the long‑disused lower ground floor back into use. The building, opened in 2008, is now outdated, and the former Kilburn Youth Club space has remained vacant since closure. The project will create flexible learning and skills spaces, improve accessibility, and introduce a new children’s library with interactive furniture. It forms part of the One Kilburn Community Strategy (https://onekilburn.commonplace.is/) and supports Council priorities on inclusion, community engagement, and local economic growth.

This report is coming to the Executive Director Investment, Opportunity, and Place because, according to Contract Standing Orders, project values between £1m to £2m require sign off by Executive Director.

Decision

THAT the Executive Director Investment, Opportunity and Place approve the procurement strategy for the refurbishment of Kilburn Library for an estimated project value of £1.46m that includes a price/quality of 60%/40%