Decision details

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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