Decision details

It is recommended that the Delivery Director, Finance and Resources approves the implementation of Contract Standing Order (CSO)18.03.3 and 2.05.1(n) in order to extend Levitt Bernstein appointment by the value of £39,816 (exc VAT)

Levitt Bernstein have been designing the Mallard Place project since it’s feasibility and have been awarded the contract appointing them through to the end of RIBA Stage 3 and planning submission. Levitt Bernstein have detailed knowledge of Mallard Place including design and LB Haringey brief for the project. Extending Levitt Bernstein’s contract instead of employing new Architects would therefore ensure the most consistent and high-quality service, including avoiding any re-procurement delays costing more time and money to LB Haringey.
It is key extend Levitt Bernstein on the project asap so the March 2026 deadline for a SOS grant claim of up to £37,500,000 is not jeopardized.

A competitive tender has been rejected as it would cause a lot of project delay in a procurement and project kick-off perspective. It would likely cost the Council additional money because the new consultancy would charge substantial sums for transitional works also. If not extended and project was having to be re-designed and re-procured by a new Architect this could impact a grant claim of potentially up to £37,500,000 targeted from the GLA.