Decision details
Award of Contract for the Museum of Oxford Exhibition Fit Out
Decision Maker: Head of Community Services
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The decision will deliver the refurbishment and alteration of the redundant Oxford Museum space within the Town Hall. The project aims to create a new ‘cultural hub’ with active learning and community participation at its core. In addition to new gallery displays on the ground floor, there will be a Museum Makers Workshop and New Learning Space in the basement of the building (directly below the galleries).
Decision:
The decision is to appoint Workhaus Projects Ltd to provide specialist skills and expertise to complete the Museum of Oxford Fit Out at a cost of £550,481.58.
Reasons for the decision:
The decision was made to support the recommendation to award a contract to Workhaus Projects Ltd following a compliant open tender process.
Alternative options considered:
Workhaus Projects Ltd selected as a result of an open tender process with 6 bidders.
Signed off by senior officers:
Ian Brooke, Head of Community Services
Decision taken in consultation with the Head of Financial Services and the Head of Law and Governance.
Publication date: 27/10/2020
Date of decision: 12/02/2020
Effective from: 30/10/2020