Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision:  

The report requested the authority to utilise the Scape National Minor Framework for the design and construction of the Lion Yard and Silver Street Toilet Refurbishment Projects. Utilisation of this framework would speed up the delivery of the projects, realise best value resulting from a national competitive tendering exercise and allow for early contractor involvement throughout the design to ensure cost, time, buildability and maintenance are considered throughout all project stages.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Environmental and Waste Services:

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

       i.          Authorise the procurement of Faithful and Gould (F+G) and Kier for design and construction services for the redevelopment of the Lion Yard and Silver Street Public Toilets, using the Scape National Minor Framework.

     ii.          Agree to take the decision to approve the project appraisal and implementation of the Lion Yard Refurbishment works out of the committee cycle, in consultation with the Chair and Spokes, subject to the final proposed construction costs not exceeding £400k.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

The Committee received a report from the Project Delivery and Environment Manager regarding the Public Toilet Refurbishments. In response to members’ questions, he explained the open book accounting process and offered additional clarity on the status of the contract.

Members expressed their thanks to the Lion Yard Toilet Working Party and were pleased that their input into the project would continue.

The Committee resolved by unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.