Decision details

The Cabinet gave consideration to the commercially sensitive information in relation to Item 9.

RESOLVED – That:

1.    The completed Strategic Business Case (SBC) for the Design and Build project be noted and approved.

2.    The preferred facility mix / internal fit out arrangement within the Old Library building which comprises redevelopment Phase 2 be noted and approved

3.    Formal agreement and award of the pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) to the Construction Company as detailed within the report be approved.

4.    Formal agreement and award of the contract for professional services for an Architect led multidisciplinary design team to the Architects.as detailed within the report be approved

5.    Formal agreement and award of the contract for project management professional services to the company detailed within the report be approved.

6.    Formal agreement and award of the contract for cost consultancy professional services to the Company detailed within the report be approved.

7.    Formal agreement and award of the contract for Principal Designer to the company as detailed within the report be approved

8.    Formal agreement of the appointment via a call-off  contract using a compliant Framework of solicitors to provide external legal support to the Project be approved.

9.    Approval be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing in consultation with the Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth, the Director of Legal Services, the Director of Finance (or their nominees), and the Cabinet Members for Finance and Culture

a)    to appoint any further external technical specialists as required to ensure value for money and timely delivery.

b)    to review and agree the formal agreement of the phase 2 Design and Build construction contract.

10.The Borough Solicitor or his nominated representative be authorised to sign and/or affix the Common Seal of the Council to the contract documents and associated documentation in accordance with this report.