Decision Maker: Mayor and Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025

Purpose:

Content: It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED:   To approve a procurement process for an organisation able to provide Principal Designer (Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) service ensuring full compliance with the duty holder’s responsibilities and with the Building Regulations and Building Safety Act 2022. To approve that the council proceeds with a competitive procurement process to appoint suitably qualified consultants. To approve procurement of contracts estimated (see Part 2 of this report) over a 7-year period, which will be charged to the Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme. To approve that the Council proceeds with a competitive procurement process to appoint suitably qualified consultants.  The procurement will adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency, value for money, and alignment with strategic objectives. To delegate to the Executive Director of Housing (in consultation with Director of Law and Corporate Governance, the Head of Stock Investment & Asset Management (SIAM) and the Head of Building Safety) to select the preferred contractors in accordance with the award criteria published in the tender documentation and agree final form of contract to appoint the preferred contractors.