Decision details

The purpose of this report is to seek delegated approval to commission Bloom Procurement Services Limited under the NEPRO³ Framework Agreement and for Bloom to sub-contract to HYAS Associated Limited, to act as the council’s critical friend and facilitator throughout the development of a masterplan (and design code) for the strategic allocations proposed at Broadbent Moss

RESOLVED - That: Appoint Bloom Procurement Services Limited under the NEPRO³ Framework Agreement and authorise Bloom to sub-contract to HYAS Associates Limited to act as a critical friend and facilitator throughout the development of a masterplan (and design code) for the strategic allocations proposed at Broadbent Moss

Option 1 - The Council co-ordinates engagement with key stakeholders, landowners and developer promoters as appropriate including facilitating any workshops in order to develop a masterplan (and design code) for the strategic allocations proposed at Broadbent Moss

Option 1) was not considered appropriate largely due capacity constraints, particularly within the Strategic Planning and Information as the team prepares for the Places for Everyone examination and consultation on the next stage of the Local Plan review. Delivering the commission under the timescales needed would not be feasible under this option. Furthermore, it is considered beneficial to have an impartial and objective person(s) to facilitate and coordinate the work that can act as critical friend to the council.

Consulted with Sarah Orrell (Legal), Emily Molden (Procurement), Michael Kearns (Finance) and Bryn Cooke (Strategic Housing)