Purpose

Seeking approval of the appointment of the
workspace operator partner and grant of a lease.

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member
for Planning and Economic Development has approved the award of a
concession contract and the grant of the lease for the 300 Harrow
Road Enterprise Space and Café to the recommended workspace
operator partner. The concession contract and lease will be
executed resulting in the appointment of Kindred Studios (Companies
House registration number 09764226 and registered charity number
1182692) as a workspace operator partner for the 300 Harrow Road
Enterprise Space and Café. 
 
 
Reason for Decision: The Council has a
planning obligation to lease the space to a workspace operator, who
in turn will facilitate the use of the space as affordable
workspace. To fulfil the requirements of the planning commitments
and support regeneration and economic development in Harrow Road
area, the Council tendered the 300 Harrow Road Enterprise Space and
Café opportunity to workspace operators, with the intention
to grant a lease for a period of up to 15 years and an associated
concession contract to deliver specific services with economic and
social outputs. Following the competitive tender
process, it is recommended to award the contract and grant the
lease of the 300 Harrow Road Enterprise Space and Café to
Kindred Studios (Companies House registration number 0976422 and
registered charity number 1182692). Their bid demonstrated a strong
understanding of the project, and experience of managing creative
workspaces, working with and curating programmes for creative
industries.