Agenda and minutes

To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary or non pecuniary interests, arising from business to be transacted at this meeting, from:

(a)          all Members of the Committee, Sub-Committee or Panel;

(b)          all other Members present.

RESOLVED:  To note that no interests were declared.

To receive petitions (if any) submitted by members of the public/Councillors.

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no petitions received.

To note any public questions received.

Questions will be asked in the order in which they were received.  There will be a time limit of 15 minutes for the asking and answering of public questions.

[The deadline for receipt of public questions is 3.00 pm, 24 June 2024.  Questions should be sent to publicquestions@harrow.gov.uk  

No person may submit more than one question].

RESOLVED:  To note that no public questions had been received.

Report of the Corporate Director of Place.

The Leader of the Council received a report which set out an update on the use of Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) for electric vehicle charge point infrastructure delivery and proposals for alternative procurement arrangements.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the contents of Appendix 1 be noted;

(2)            officers be authorised to abandon the previously approved Oxford City Council DPS procurement of electric vehicle charging infrastructure;

(3)            the open tender procurement or procurement via alternative suitable means for provision of approximately 225 lamp column electric vehicle charge points for residents of Harrow.  The successful charge point operator will be responsible for installing, commissioning, and maintaining the charge points.  The contract term will be 10 years plus an additional 5-year extension option be approved;

(4)            the open tender procurement or procurement via alternative suitable means for provision of approximately 47 flat and flush technology electric vehicle charge points for residents of Harrow.  The successful charge point operator will be responsible for installing, commissioning and maintaining the charge points.  The contract term will be 7 years, plus an additional 3 year extension option be approved;

(5)            delegated authority be given to the Corporate Director of Place following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways to make any changes to the tender documents following this approval as required;

(6)            delegated authority be given to the Corporate Director of Place following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways to award the contract(s) following a compliant procurement process.

Reason for Decision:  This would enable the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure on public assets for the benefit of Harrow residents, whilst contributing to decarbonisation of transport in Harrow.  Cabinet authorisation is required to comply with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules and Financial Regulations.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by the Leader/

Dispensation Granted:  None.

[Call-in did not apply to the decision above as it had been waived by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the reasons set out in the public notice].