Issue details

On 15th November 2021 Cabinet authorised a formal agreement and award of the contract for professional services for an Architect led multi-disciplinary design team to Bloom Procurement Services Limited who, in turn, appointed Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS) for completion of the design for the new Performance Space (RIBA 2-3) and submission of the Planning and Listed Building Consent applications.
The commission, at the time of the original appointment, was based on an agreed resource commitment timeline which aimed to complete RIBA stage 3 by June 2022.
The project development journey for the new theatre has been complex, with a number of factors influencing consultant support and fee outcome.
Following delays to the theatre project and further commitments from the design team to input into wider considerations by the Council and stakeholders, a further and final additional fee supplement is required.