To appoint Gleeds Management Services as project management lead and including project management, quantity surveying (cost consultancy) and contract administration and to support the Council to deliver the masterplan and essential works programme for the regeneration of the Covered Market.

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 £289,318 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 £28,188 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.