Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Contact: Philippa Murphy Tel: 020 7527 3184 Email: Philippa.murphy@islington.gov.uk
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Apologies for absence Minutes:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Burgess and Shaikh. |
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Declarations of Interest Minutes:
None. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 166 KB Decision: CONFIRMED. Minutes:
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting on 21 May 2015 be confirmed as a correct record and the Chair be authorised to sign them. |
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Decision:
AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS: Reason for decision – as specified in the report. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. Minutes:
Councillor Watts thanked the committee for an
excellent piece of work and noted the Executive’s dismay at
the number of GP practices closing. The
majority of recommendations are for action by health service
partners, however the Council is responding to Recommendation 6 and
Additional Recommendation 1, as detailed in the report. RESOLVED: Reason for decision – to work with partners to improve the accessibility of GP appointment systems. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. |
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Corporate Procurement Strategy 2015-2020 PDF 111 KB Additional documents: Decision:
AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS: Reason for decision – as specified in the report. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. Minutes:
RESOLVED:
1.
That the new Procurement Strategy 2015/20 be
approved.
2.
That the Head of Strategic Procurement will oversee
the implementation of any appropriate updates to procurement
documentation and/or procedures be noted. Reason for decision – to provide a clear framework for commissioning that will support the Council’s priorities. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. |
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Parking e-strategy development PDF 197 KB Decision:
AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS: Reason for decision – as specified in the report. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. Minutes:
RESOLVED:
2. That
the intended future initiatives for progress, as set out in
paragraph 3.8, be noted. Reason for decision – to further assist with the Council’s E-Strategy and deliver a more convenient and efficient parking service. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. |
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Procurement Strategy - Refurbishing 69-85 Old Street PDF 245 KB Decision:
AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS: Reason for decision – as specified in the report. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. Minutes:
RESOLVED:
1.
That the procurement strategy for the refurbishment
of commercial premises at 69 – 85 Old Street contract as
outlined in this report be
approved. 2. That authority to award the contract to the Corporate Director of Housing and Adult Social Services in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing and Development be agreed.
Reason for decision – to facilitate the relocation of the Spectrum Youth Project and the dentist surgery from the Redbrick estate to enable their existing premises to be replaced with new homes, including 39 for social rent. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. |
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Procurement Strategy - Energy purchase 2016/17 to 2020/21 PDF 154 KB Decision:
AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS: Reason for decision – as specified in the report. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. Minutes:
RESOLVED:
1.
That the procurement strategy for
the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity as outlined in paragraph
3.7 of the report be approved. 2. That authority to award the contracts be delegated to the Corporate Director of Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and Performance.
Reason for decision – to deliver savings and provide continuity of service and security of future supply without incurring additional cost. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. |
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Procurement Strategy - Vaults and Mausolea PDF 153 KB Decision:
AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS: Reason for decision – as specified in the report. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. Minutes:
RESOLVED:
1.
That the procurement strategy for Vaults and
Mausolea as outlined at paragraph 3.9
of the report be approved. 2. That the award of the contract be delegated to the Corporate Director of Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment and Transport.
Reason for decision – to ensure future service provision and choice for residents. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. |
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Decision: RECOMMENDATION 2.2
AMENDED TO READ: ‘To delegate the key decision of
the award of the contract to the Corporate Director of Housing and
Adult Social Services, in consultation with the Executive Member
for Housing and Development’. AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED: Reason for decision – as specified in the report. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. Minutes:
RESOLVED:
1.
That the procurement strategy for
Islington Construction Consultants Framework Agreement be
approved.
2.
That authority to award the
contract be delegated to the Corporate Director of Housing and
Adult Social Services, in consultation with the Executive Member
for Housing and Development Reason for decision – To ensure service continuity when the current framework expires on 6 December 2015. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. |
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Procurement Strategy - Wireless network concession PDF 159 KB Decision: RECOMMENDATION 2.2
AMENDED TO READ: ‘To delegate the key decision of
the award of the contract to the Corporate Director of Finance and
Resources, in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance
and Performance’. AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED: Reason for decision – as specified in the report. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. Minutes:
RESOLVED:
1.1
That the procurement strategy for a Wireless
Concession be approved. 1.2
That the award of the contract be delegated to the
Corporate Director of Finance and Resources, in consultation with
the Executive Member for Finance and Performance. Reason for decision – to generate revenue savings and income and provide free wireless internet access to some residents. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. |
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Procurement Strategy - Generic housing related Floating Support Services PDF 221 KB Decision: AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS: Reason for decision – as specified in the report. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. Minutes:
RESOLVED: 1. That the procurement strategy for Floating Support services for Islington residents as outlined within this report be agreed.
2.
That the Executive will be asked to approve the
award of the contract at the conclusion of the procurement process
be noted. Reason for decision – to provide support to single adults and young people at risk of becoming homeless. Other options considered – none, other than as detailed in the report and related papers. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted
– none. |