To appoint Gort Scott Limited architects and design team lead to support the Council to deliver the masterplan and essential works programme for the regeneration of the Covered Market. The team led by Gort Scott includes the following sub-consultants: Skelly & Couch (M&E services and sustainability), Heyne Tillet Steel (structural and civil engineers), Marcus Beale (heritage), Oxford Archaeology, David Bonnett Associates (accessibility), Savills (planning consultant).

The decision follows a competitive Find a Tender Service (FTS) compliant procurement process.

The agreed contract sum is for RIBA Stages 2-7 inclusive at a total cost of £794,728 excluding VAT and including an allowance for contract extension to reflect the complexity of the works. The contract includes a lump sum fixed fee for RIBA Stage 2 of £149,519 excl VAT.

The costs of the contract are included within the Council approved budget of £6.87m for the delivery of the Covered market masterplan.