Decision details

For the Head of Programme Management Regeneration & Economic Development to approve a retrospective contract and variation under CSO 10.02.1 (a) to enable PUP architects to undertake design work for Eat Wood Green in its new location at Wood Green Library.



The additional variation cost is £35,355 making the total aggregated cost of the project £75,000.



The timeframe for the project remains the same with the completion date for the design work being October 2024.

The reason for the decision is due to the original contract (LBH006895) lapsing in October 2023, creating the need for a new PO as the commercial agreement is still in place.



In addition, challenges with the site including the need for large scale repairs led the project to be moved from Bury Road to Wood Green Library, have led to an increase in costs.



The original competitive tender process was completed in March 2022 and approved in April 2022 with the contract for design services for the Eat Wood Green community growing project at Bury Road being awarded to PUP Architects.



A design process was undertaken to RIBA Stage 3 and signed off for the Bury Road site.

A do-nothing approach would have a detrimental impact on the council’s capacity to deliver this project, as the design team are central to delivery.



Launching a new tender process would hinder the council’s ability to react quickly as a programme prioritisation.