Decision details

Approval to appoint Ridge and Partners LLP at the quoted price for EA/QS services on the scheme known as Grasmere Court in-line with CSO 8.02

Decision Maker: Interim Head of Developement

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Appointment of Ridge and Partners LLP for EA/QS services on the scheme known as Grasmere Court.

Reasons for the decision:

The project team for Grasmere Court require EA/QS services to review the RIBA Stage 3 design information and undertake a Pre- Tender Estimate, give advice on a suitable form of contract, collaborate with Haringey’s Procurement Officer in the preparation of and issue the tender documentation to the selected contractors and management of the same through the tender period along with preparation of the building contract documents for execution by the main contractor checking of documents before execution by Haringey Council

Alternative options considered:

Details of any alternative options considered and rejected by the officer when making the decision The Council to run a competitive tender for the entire scope of works but in order to keep in line with the scheme development timeline as submitted to the courts it was necessary to expediate this process by creating a separate appointment for the pre-construction services required to progress the scheme and prevent delays that would require additional reporting to the courts and potentially extend the scheme completion date.

Alternatively, the Council could not appoint an EA/QS.
This decision was rejected because the services are necessary for the progression of the scheme in response to sensitivities detailed in the exempt main report.

Publication date: 18/10/2024

Date of decision: 09/10/2024