Decision details

Cabinet discussed the exempt elements of the report.  Councillor Ring thanked officers for their involvement in bringing this forward.

RESOLVED:

1. To proceed with the Custom House element of the Riverfront Regeneration project based on the RIBA Stage 4 design.

2. Delegate authority to the Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing and Place to award the contract to deliver the Custom House Project (“the Main Contract”) to the successful tenderer, as identified through the completed procurement process within the approved budget as authorised.

3. Delegate authority to the Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing and Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to approve material changes to the scope of the project and/or variations to the Main Contract that are within the approved budget and in accordance with the Local Assurance Framework for this project.

REASON FOR DECISION: To approve the letting of the contract for Custom House works, which will allow the works to be completed in line with Towns Fund timescales and support the Council’s corporate strategy policy to promote growth & prosperity.