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For the Head of Programme Management to waive
CSO 8.03 in accordance with CSO 10.01.1 b and 10.01.2 d) (ii) to
award a contract to Wright Event Supplies for the value of
£11,328.50 to provide AV equipment for the upcoming public
inquiry for The London Borough of Haringey (High Road West Phase A)
Compulsory Purchase Order 2023 (“the Order”).
A 10% contingency has been added to allow for any reactive measures
and equipment that may need to be added at the request of the
Inspector for the CPO taking the total amount up to
£12,500.

Reasons for the decision

The Order was made in January 2023. A total of
11 objections to the Order were received. As a result of these
objections, the Secretary of State has called for a public inquiry.
The inquiry will be held at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre for 10
working days (excluding Mondays and the weekend) from 7th–
22nd November. As well providing a suitable venue, the Council must
also arrange for appropriate audio-visual (AV) equipment to be
provided to meet the inquiry criteria.
Wright Event Supplies have previous experience in providing this
service to the Council to a high standard. This includes a range of
Council committee meetings, including Cabinet and Planning Sub
Committee meetings. Wright Event Suppliers have confirmed they are
available to provide this service during the inquiry period.

Alternative options considered

The Council has considered alternative options
including using the in-house AV equipment at the Bernie Grant Arts
Centre, and to not waive Contract Standing Order 8.03 and seek
quotations from three suppliers. These options have been discounted
for the reasons set out in this report. The Council is confident
that Wright Event Supplies represents the best option to meet the
requirements and is available in the required time frame.