Decision details

To approve the refurbishment Component of
the Metropolitan Place project to move 228
Social Work staff from Southlink Units 7-13 to
all 5 floors of Metropolitan Place.
The value of the work strand is £125k and
relates to the materials, fixtures, fittings and
technology improvements that are required to
make the building fit for purpose for the
proposed move in October and November
2019.

RESOLVED - That:
Option C- The move to Metropolitan Place
scored highest using weighted criteria and was
the preferred option that was approved.

Six Options were considered as part of the
Business Case that was constructed in
December 2018 taking into account the needs
of Social Work Services. These are included in
the list below.
Option A - Do Nothing
Option B - Refurbishment of Southlink Units 7-
13
Option C - Relocation of Services to
Metropolitan Place
Option D - Refurbishment of Office Block 1
Southlink
Option E - New Build Scheme for Children’s
Services.
Option F - Private Office Block Relocation
This options long list was assessed on
functional suitability, time to completion,
building availability and cost.

Option A - Do Nothing
Option B - Refurbishment of Southlink Units 7-
13
Option D - Refurbishment of Office Block 1
Southlink
Option E - New Build Scheme for Children’s
Services.
Option F - Private Office Block Relocation

Consultation has taken place with Finance, HR, Legal Property, Procurement the Executive Member, Executive Director and Children's Services.