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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST MADE FOR THIS ITEM:

 
None

 

RESOLVED:

 
That Cabinet:

 

Approved the
commencement of procurement exercise in accordance with Contract
Standing Order (CSO) 2.01 b), for the new build development of 16
Council Homes at 505-511 Archway Road, for an anticipated total
contract and client contingency set out in the exempt Appendix 2 of
this report.

Delegated the
appropriate route to market to the Chief Procurement Officer in
compliance with the Councils’ CSO’s.

 

Reasons for decisions

 
The site known as 505-511 Archway
Road, was approved by Cabinet in January 2021 to be included in the
Council’s Housing Delivery programme. A planning application
outlining proposals for the redevelopment of the site was
submitted on 02 May 2025. (planning reference:
HGY/2025/1220).  The scheme is scheduled
to be considered for approval at Planning Committee
in Autumn 2025.
 
Financial appraisals supported
by the independent cost consultant demonstrate that the scheme is
viable and value for money can be achieved via the procurement
route detailed in Section 6.3 of this report.
 
The site proposal will provide 16
much-needed affordable homes on Council-owned land, including M4(3)
wheelchair homes and family homes, with associated refuse stores,
cycle stores, service space, amenity space and landscaping. These
16 homes will contribute to our aspiration to build 3000 Council
homes by 2031.
 
The
Council’s Contract Standing Order item 2.01.b) requires
Cabinet approval to commence a procurement exercise for proposed
contracts valued £500k or above.
 

Alternative options considered
 
We could choose not to proceed
to a competitive tender and develop this site for housing purposes.
However, this option was rejected as it does not support the
Council’s commitment to deliver a new generation of Council
homes, with associated public realm improvements.