Decision details

For the Head of Major Projects Delivery to approve a variation of contract to John Rowan & Partners by £12,423.02 varying the contract sum from £84,555.00 to £96,978.02 as allowed under Haringey’s Contract Standing Orders 10.02.1(a)

John Rowan & Partners’ commission is based on a percentage of construction works, which increased in scope and value since their appointment and at final account. The original award values – for all three schools - were based on estimated construction costs. In addition, for Lordship Lane as the project progressed, design developed and procurement method for the nursery changed, the project’s scope had increased and it was decided that the new nursery was to be treated as a standalone project with a separate budget, to be delivered from RIBA Stages 2-6. This resulted in some abortive work, an increase in the overall consultancy fees and contract value. For Bruce Grove and West Green Primary Schools, some prolongation costs were experienced due to the projects’ extended periods on site and completion later than the awarded extension of time.

Extending the services of John Rowan & Partners offered the council best value, as they were already engaged to deliver the three school projects. We are currently at the end of defects stage, and they have provided competent services throughout the projects. There are no available resources within the Council that have the capacity or expertise to deliver this complete cost consultancy resource in house.