Decision details
Award of Build Contract - Northfield Hostel site
Decision Maker: Executive Director (Corporate Resources)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To enter into a build contract with Equans Ltd. OCHL will act as the development manager on behalf of the Council, and will undertake the direct development of Phase 1 of the Northfield development in the HRA
Decision:
To authorise entering into a build contract with Equans Ltd. to undertake this development project (as above). The budget envelope for the project has been provided at annual February Council budget setting meetings.
Reasons for the decision:
To deliver 51 affordable new homes – which supports the Council's strategy and priority of providing more affordable housing. This initiative contributes to the City Council's affordable homes delivery programme.
Alternative options considered:
If the Council does not proceed with a build contract with Equans Ltd., a re-tendering process will be required. This would introduce additional time and costs to the programme, potentially risking viability. Should the development become unviable, the Council would be unable to deliver it directly as outlined in the Affordable Housing Supply Programme.
Publication date: 09/01/2025
Date of decision: 09/01/2025
Effective from: 14/01/2025
Accompanying Documents:
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