Purpose

Following the 2022 Operational Property Review and the RRH PDS Update report for Leisure Centres on June 15th 2023, this report seeks members' decision on the procurement strategy for the main works contractor subject to approval of the works programme later this year.

Decision

1. The intent to seek formal decision by October 2023 on proceeding with the Walnuts and West Wickham Leisure Centre project, including scope of works and agreed budget be noted.
2. The in-principle procurement strategy set out in Option 1 (paragraph 3.10 of the report) for the delivery of the Walnuts and West Wickham Leisure Centre project by utilising a compliant framework to appoint a suitable delivery partner to deliver the project, including required works be approved.
3. It be noted that any formal award of contract arising from the in-principle procurement strategy will still be subject to Executive decision and will not proceed except alongside, or subsequent to, the primary decision to proceed with the project as per (1) above.