Decisions

Details of officer decisions relating to planning applications.

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Decisions published

28/08/2015 - The Leeds Care Record ref: 42674    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 28/08/2015

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Decision:

The Director of Children's Services apporved the signing of the Leeds Care Record which supports the delivery of integrated care by providing health and social care professionals with a single point of access to information about a service user, collected from their separate medical and care records.

Lead officer: Clare Walker


28/08/2015 - Employment and Skills Service Review ref: 42673    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 28/08/2015

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Decision:

The Deputy Director of Children's Services approved changes to the staffing structure including the deletion of 9 posts and the application of the Managing Staff Reductions policy for 4 members of staff identified as being at risk of redundancy.

Lead officer: Sue Wynne


28/08/2015 - Novation of contract from Jewson Ltd to Gibbs & Dandy Ltd ref: 42672    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 28/08/2015

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Decision:

The Chief Officer for Property and Contracts approved the proposed novation from Jewson Ltd to sister company Gibbs & Dandy Ltd.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simeon Perry


28/08/2015 - Request to waive Contract Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2 ref: 42671    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 28/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Information Officer is recommended to approve the waiver of contract procedure rule 8.1 and 8.2 entering into a contract with Entrust Limited for the provision of an Enterprise Account to support and maintain LCC’s SSL Certificates.

Lead officer: Ian Milner


28/08/2015 - Procurement of contract for Domestic Pest Control ref: 42670    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 28/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environments and Housing approved the use of ESPO framework to procure domestic pest control services

Lead officer: Mark Jefford


28/08/2015 - Approval to Award Asbestos Removal contract ref: 42669    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 28/08/2015

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Decision:

The Chief Officer for Property and Contracts approved to award of an Asbestos Removal contract for 1 year.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simeon Perry


28/08/2015 - Procurement of support for the development and delivery of the 2016 – 18 World Triathlon Series Bid ref: 42668    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 28/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer, Culture and Sport approved the waiver of the following Contracts Procedure Rules: Contracts procedure rules No 8.1 and 8.2 –intermediate value procurements and award a contract to Podium Projects UK Ltd in the sum of £75,000. The contract shall commence on the 1st January 2015 and expire on the 31st December 2016.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Helen Evans


26/08/2015 - Transfer of Signpost Familiy Intervention Project from Environments and Housing (Community Safety) to Children’s Services (Targetted Services) ref: 42666    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 26/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

A joint decision has been made by the Director of Environment and Housing and the Director of Children’s Services to transfer Signpost Family Intervention Service into Children’s Services from 1st September 2015. The nature of the work undertaken by Signpost is more akin to work undertaken within Children’s Services rather than Community Safety, hence the transfer.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Munaf Patel


26/08/2015 - Extension & Variation to Contract: Tuition for Children with Complex Needs Who Are Not on School Roll. Contract Reference: YORE-9CKGNN ref: 42665    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 26/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services approved the extension and variation of the ‘Tuition for Children with Complex Needs Who Are Not on School Roll’ contract for 12 months from 01/09/15 to 31/08/16 to ensure continuity of the service.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Livingston


26/08/2015 - Commercial Transfer Agreement – Bruntcliffe School from Bruntcliffe Co-operative Learning Trust to the The Gorge Academies Trust ref: 42664    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 26/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning agreed to:
• note the negotiations held with Solicitors acting on behalf of the Bruntcliffe Trust, DfE and Gorse; and
• give authority for the Commercial Transfer Agreement to be executed and completed to enable the Academy to open on 1st September 2015.

Wards affected: Morley North; Morley South;

Lead officer: Nigel Wilson


26/08/2015 - Tender Acceptance Report – Farsley Springbank Junior School and Farsley Westroyd Infant School Learning Places Project Capital Scheme Number: 16981/FSP/000 and 16981/FWR/000 ref: 42663    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 26/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services agreed to:
• Approve the request to award the contract in the sum of £5,186,738.00 to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd to :
a) Construct a single storey extension to house six new classrooms, associated circulation, offices, toilets and other related areas for key stage 1 pupils as well as undertaking remodelling and refurbishment works to the existing building for the Learning Places Need expansion of Farsley Springbank Junior School.
b) Construct a single storey one classroom extension to the main infants building alongside internal remodelling works to the existing building and a single storey classroom extension with toilets and wet area to house the reception class which will create an early year’s foundation unit for the Learning Places expansion of Farsley Westroyd Infants School.
• Authorise the signature of all other documentation that is required to deliver the project in the opinion of the Programme Manager Built Environment.

Wards affected: Calverley and Farsley;

Lead officer: Darren Dobson


12/11/2015 - Extension of the Support and Maintenance Contract for the Fleet Management System ref: 42667    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 26/08/2015

Effective from: 12/11/2015

Decision:

To waive CPR 8.1 and 8.2 and renew the maintenance contract with Tranman for 12 months.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Terry Pycroft


21/08/2015 - Waiver of Contract Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2 in order to enter into a contract with Sportsafe Ltd for the inspection, repairs and maintenance of sports equipment in schools, gyms and leisure centres in Leeds ref: 42661    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 21/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning, approved the waiver of the following Contract Procedure Rule(s): Contract Procedure Rules No. 8.1 and 8.2 - Intermediate value procurements, and award a contract to Sportsafe Ltd for a sum in the region of £60,000 per anum. The contract shall commence on the 16th September 2015 and expire on the 15th September 2016.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Paul Bollom


21/08/2015 - Approval of Sub-Delegation Scheme ref: 42660    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 21/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of City Development has approved the sub-delegation scheme as described in and set out as Appendix 1 to the attached report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Milner


20/08/2015 - Construction Skills Programme 2015-17 Evaluation Criteria and Invocation of Contract Procedure Rule 15.2 ref: 42659    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 20/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning, approved the evaluation criteria in the EU tender for a provider for the Construction Skills Programme to 31 March 2017 and to waive contract procedure rule 15.2 in order to permit evaluation primarily on quality.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michelle Anderson


20/08/2015 - Request to undertake a new competitive tender exercise for new providers of 11-19 Offsite Learning and waive CPR (Contract Procedure Rule) 15.2 and CPR 3.1.5 in respect of the evaluation of tenders for new contracts added to the 11-19 Offsite Learnin ref: 42658    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 20/08/2015

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Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning, agreed to:
* approve a new competitive tender exercise to set up a new framework for 11-19 offsite learning providers, using the same service specification and tender evaluation process that was used for the framework agreements already established.
* approve the waiver of the following CPR's:
- CPR 3.1.15 - Requirement to use the Council's standard tender documents; and
- CPR 15.2 - Tender evaluation - in order to evaluate tender submissions on the basis of 20% for price and 80% for quality.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mary Brittle


20/08/2015 - Approval of a two tier Fixed Penalty Notice level for the Property Redress Scheme. ref: 42657    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 20/08/2015

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Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to approve the implementation of a two tier fixed penalty regime that allows a reduction in the penalty in line with agreed criteria.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Statham


20/08/2015 - Request to temporarily enhance the PFI Contract Management Team structure ref: 42656    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 20/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to approve a revised, temporarily enhanced structure for the PFI contract management team within Property and Contracts, at an increased cost of up to £35,997 per annum.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Nahim Ruhi-Khan


20/08/2015 - Land at 101 Commercial Road, Kirkstall, LS5 ref: 42655    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 20/08/2015

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Decision:

The Director of City Development has declared the subject land surplus to the Council's requirements and given approval to sell the land on the terms outlined in the confidential appendix attached to the report.

Wards affected: Kirkstall;

Lead officer: Mike Ross


19/08/2015 - Request to waive CPR 8.1 and award a new contract for the treatment of tyres and asbestos. ref: 42654    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 19/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Waste Management has noted the contents of the attached report and has approved the waiver of CPR 8.1 to enter into a new contract for the treatment of tyres and asbestos.

Lead officer: Rosie Harvey


19/08/2015 - RouteSmart high density, route optimisation modelling software and associated ESRI Arc GIS platform - hosting, support, maintenance and consultancy ref: 42653    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 19/08/2015

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Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing made a decision to waive CPR 9.1 and 9.2 (tendering for high value contracts) to award a contract directly to Integrated Skills Limited for RouteSmart high density, route optimisation modelling software and associated ESRI Arc GIS platform - hosting, support, maintenance and consultancy.

Lead officer: Tom Smith


19/08/2015 - To grant permission to award a three year contract, for a Warmth for Wellbeing service, from 1st October 2015 with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months subject to available funding. This will deliver heating improvements and repairs along ref: 42652    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Decision published: 19/08/2015

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Decision:

1. As part of Public Health’s £200,000 recurrent winter wellbeing fund (i.e. Cold Weather Plan funding), £100,000 has been allocated to provide heating repairs and improvements along with small scale energy efficiency measures and (face to face) advice to vulnerable households, in order to improve health and wellbeing and reduce cold related ill-health and fuel poverty.
2. In order to reduce fragmentation, and increase quality, co-ordination and scale of assistance offered to vulnerable householders across Leeds, a joint commissioning approach with Leeds CCGs was agreed. South & East CCG confirmed it will contribute £80,000 per contractual year and North CCG will contribute £50,000 for Year 1 only, with the possibility for extension during years 2 and 3.

3. The Delegated Decision Report provides background to the process that was followed to secure the most economically and qualitatively advantageous provider for the Warmth for Wellbeing Service. A standard 60:40 split between quality and price was chosen as per the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules.
4. Between publication on the 22nd of May 2015 and closing date on 24th of June 2015, three bids were received, one of which was a consortia bid. Two rounds of Evaluations took place in July with CCG representatives acting as consultees.
5. Tenderer A was deselected from the tender process as they were below the quality threshold at the initial tender submission. The winning bid by Tenderer B achieved high quality scores around Marketing and Promotion, Accessibility, and Multi Agency Working compared to Tenderer C.
6. As Tenderer B achieved the highest combined quality and price score, it is recommended to award the contract to Tenderer B for £590,000 for a period of 3 years.

Lead officer: Myrte Elbers


19/08/2015 - Novation of Framework Agreement from Procure Plus Holdings Ltd to Re:allies Works Ltd ref: 42651    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 19/08/2015

Effective from: 19/08/2015

Decision:

Approved the novation of the sub licence held by Leeds City Council to enable the continuing provision of the supply of materials for the domestic heating boiler programme and the managed stores for Construction Services.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simeon Perry


18/08/2015 - Approval to apply Contract Procedure Rule 21 to enter into the contract extension with RD Willis for the Supply and Management of Furnished Temporary Accommodation Service. ref: 42650    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 18/08/2015

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Decision:

The Director of Environment & Housing approved, under Contracts’ Procedure Rule 21.1, entering into the 6 month extension period of the existing contract for the Supply and Management of Furnished Temporary Accommodation Services.

This is a corporate contract. Placements to temporary accommodation within this contract for homeless households are made by Environment and Housing via the Leeds Housing Options Team, Children’s Services and Adult Social Care.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Veena Kumar


18/08/2015 - Approval to waive Contract Procedure Rules (CPR) 8.1 and 8.2 in accordance with CPR’s 1.3 and 27, in order to appoint NPS to instruct STG to supply and install heating without undertaking a procurement exercise at Assistend Living Leeds. ref: 42649    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Services

Decision published: 18/08/2015

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Decision:

The Director of Adult Social Services approved the recommendation waive Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) 8.1 and 8.2 under the authority set out at CPR 1.3 and 27, to appoint STG to supply and install heating without undertaking a procurement exercise. Implementation discussions will take place with NPS and STG. The proposed timescale for implementation is September 2015. The Service Delivery Manager, Assisted Living Leeds will be the officer responsible for the implementation.

Lead officer: Katie Cunningham


18/08/2015 - Extension of contract for the supply of catering equipment parts and appliances ref: 42647    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 18/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

To approve the extension of this contract for 12 months from 10th December 2015.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Judge


18/08/2015 - Extension of contract number LCC2367 for the supply of steel materials and coating services ref: 42646    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 18/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

To approve the extension of this contract lor 12 months from 30th September 2015.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Judge


18/08/2015 - Extension of the supply of flooring materials contract ref: 42645    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 18/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

To approve the extension of this contract for 12 months from 29th September
2015.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Judge


18/08/2015 - John Charles Centre Aquatics / Indoor Bowls - Replacement Lighting ref: 42643    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 18/08/2015

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Civic Enterprise Leeds (CEL) gave Authority to Spend
£105,000.00 to undertake the lighting replacement works across the JCCS
sites.

Wards affected: Beeston and Holbeck;

Lead officer: Andrew McCulloch


26/08/2015 - Design & Cost Report and Request to Access the Basic Need Programme Capital Risk Fund for Guiseley Infants and Nursery School Basic Need Project, Capital Scheme Number: 16981/GUI/000 ref: 42648    

Request authority to spend to create pupil places and create new school designation from Infant & Nursery to Primary.

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 18/08/2015

Effective from: 04/09/2015

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services agreed to:

·  Approve the design and cost report for the scheme at Guiseley Infants and Nursery School, the cost being £5,039,061 with the appropriate details of the programme, design and cost as set out in the attached report;

·  Approve an application to the Basic Need Programme Capital Risk Fund for £2,070,061 to enhance the previously agreed budget of £2,850,500;

·  Note that the Chief Officer, Projects, Programmes & Procurement Unit (PP&PU) is responsible for scheme delivery which will be completed June 2016.

 

Wards affected: Guiseley and Rawdon;

Lead officer: Darren Dobson


11/08/2015 - Approval of 12 Month Contract Extension for Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables by G T Produce Ltd ref: 42644    For Determination

To approve a 12 Month contract extension for the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables to Leeds City Council by GT Produce from 1st July to 2016 to 30th  June 2017 with an estimated annual value of £750k.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 18/08/2015

Effective from: 04/09/2015

Decision:

The Chief Officer approved the award of a 12 month contract extension for the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables to GT Produce Ltd commencing 01 July 2016 to 30 June 2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mandy Snaith


17/08/2015 - Leeds Homes Printing requirements ref: 42641    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 17/08/2015

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Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to approve the waiver of the following Contracts Procedure Rule: Contract Procedure Rule No 9 - Over £100k High Value Procurements

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mike Camponi


25/08/2015 - Proposals to award a new contract to renew drying rooms' Louvre screens in high and low rise blocks ref: 42642    For Determination

Contracts Project Manager The Director of Environment and Housing is requested to note the contents of the report  and approve the award of a new contract to Mears Ltd to replace the existing drying rooms’ louvre screens.

 

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 17/08/2015

Effective from: 03/09/2015

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to note the contents of this report and approve the award of a new contract to Mears PLC to replace the existing drying rooms’ louvre screens.

Wards affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill;

Lead officer: Nesreen Lowson


21/08/2015 - Community Learning 2015-16 Programme ref: 42638    

To authorise a total of £1.6M framework call-off contracts to 30 community learning providers in academic year 2015/16.

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 13/08/2015

Effective from: 29/08/2015

Decision:

The Chief Officer Employment and Skills approved:

 

·  the funding allocations to providers to the total value of £1.5m for the academic year 2015-16 and, authorised the award of year 2 call-off contracts to providers on the three year Community Learning framework 2014-17.

 

·  the amendments to the Learner Fees Policy from September 2015 to raise the learner fee from £2.30 to £3.00 per hour for adults not in receipt of any means tested benefits and, from 0.60p to 0.80p per hour for those in receipt of State Pension.

 

·  an increase in the hourly rate paid to providers for Learning Support Assistants from £7.50 to £8.50 per hour in line with changes in the minimum wage.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michelle Anderson


19/08/2015 - Skills Funding Agency (SFA) Learning Contract 2015-16 ref: 42633    

To accept the Skills Funding Agency contract for Leeds City Council to receive £2.1M funding for community learning in academic year 2015/16.

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 11/08/2015

Effective from: 27/08/2015

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services authorised acceptance of SFA Conditions of Funding (Grant) - 2015 to 2016 to receive £2.1 million SFA funding for Leeds Community Learning and £16k for Adult Skills Budget delivery in the academic year 2015-16.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michelle Anderson


26/08/2015 - Improvements to the Employee Benefits offered by LCC and the introduction of a range of salary sacrifice schemes. ref: 42632    

The Deputy Chief Executive approves the procurement and implementation of an employee benefit web based platform, and that the Deputy Chief Executive approves the procurement of the salary sacrifice schemes which will bring savings of approx. £630,000 per year to the Local Authority.

 

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 10/08/2015

Effective from: 04/09/2015

Decision:

1.  Approval of the procurement and implementation of an employee benefit web based platform

2.  Approval of  the introduction of the salary sacrifice schemes which will bring savings of up to approx. £452,600 per year to the Local Authority.

3  Agreement to use part of the savings generated in 2 to fund the web based platform

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Alex Watson