Decision Maker: Place Directorate
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Following a successful five-year tri-Borough
contract, Harrow wishes to continue its active enforcement of these
issues which affect the quality of life of its residents and
visitors.
Harrow wishes to continue to participate in this collaborative
procurement, that will deliver improved, beneficial contract
performance and benefit local environmental and social economic
outcomes.
It will provide a consistent approach across the three neighbouring
boroughs and allow better collaboration around such matters.
The award of contract(s) to APCOA to commence
on 01 06 2024 for a period of three years with an option to extend
for up to two (one plus one). The total value of the contract
including any options to extend is £15,000,000. (For the four
authorities within the contract).
Alternative options considered/rejected by the officer: Other options considered but not recommended at this time include procuring a Harrow specific enforcement contract. This is not recommended as it is likely that more favourable terms can be negotiated by having a geographically larger contract. Also, as Ealing lead on the procurement, costs can be saved in relation to the legal and procurement services provided. A further option considered but not recommended at this time is to bring the service in house. This is not recommended currently as the current and proposed contracts are set up at no cost to Harrow Council. Currently, the provider serves the FPN and retains a percentage of each paid FPN; the balance is then reinvested by Harrow Council into enforcement services in Harrow. The costs of recruitment, overheads and staffing costs all sit with the contact provider.
Declaration of Interest: None.
Terms of any express authorisation: In accordance with the Councils Contract Procedure Rules.
Reference No: N/A
Publication date: 08/04/2025