Issue - meetings

To approve the procurement strategy for the appointment of a development partner for delivery of new council homes, private homes and commercial space on Old Kent Road via the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) London Developer Panel 2 Framework (LDP2) or its replacement for a period of five years, commencing on 29 November 2022.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the procurement strategy outlined in the report for the appointment of a partner to deliver the new council homes development on the PC World and B&M Supermarket site on the Old Kent Road via the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) London Developer Panel 2 Framework (LDP2) or its replacement for a period of five years, commencing on 29 November 2022 be approved.

2.  That the contract award for the partner for delivery of new council homes, private homes and commercial space on Old Kent Road for the reasons noted in paragraph 26 of the report be delegated to the strategic director of housing and modernisation in consultation with the cabinet member for council homes and homelessness.

3.  That the grant of a building lease(s) for the partner for delivery of new council homes, private homes and commercial space on Old Kent Road be delegated to the director of planning and growth in consultation with the head of property. 

4.  That it be noted that the contract complies with the council’s procurement rules on the number of apprenticeships, in addition to planning policy.