Decision details
Appointment of LDA Design to provide masterplanning and cost consultancy services
Decision Maker: Head of Regeneration and Economy
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
The contract is to define development opportunities including assessing site constraints and development risk and provide outline cost advice.
Decision:
To appoint LDA Design as lead consultant to provide reference masterplanning services including planning and cost consultancy advice for Council owned land.
The decision follows a closed tender process.
The agreed contract sum is for Stage 1 works at a total cost of £43,646 excl’ VAT with an option to extend to Stages 2,3 subject to project approval and at a total combined Stages1-3 cost of £73,762.
The contract is staged with progress to subsequent work stages consequent on Development Board and relevant officer approvals.
Reasons for the decision:
To ensure that the Council receives independent advice with regard to the development opportunities and risks.
Alternative options considered:
No alternatives available – specialist advice is necessary
Publication date: 01/10/2024
Date of decision: 30/08/2024
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