Purpose

This report summarises the competitive procurement exercise undertaken, and recommendation to appoint a consultant team to provide Joint Venture Advisory, Employer’s Agent and Cost Consultancy services in support of the Wendling Estate and St Stephen’s Close regeneration project.

The recommended appointment will support the Council in developing and testing the regeneration business case and potential delivery approaches, strengthening the proposals being put forward to Cabinet and ensuring the Council is appropriately prepared to progress the project efficiently, achieve best value and support delivery of the commitments made through the Resident Ballot and Landlord Offer, subject to the relevant governance approvals and decisions.

The proposed decision is in accordance with the authority delegated by Cabinet on 17 July 2019 (SC/2019/41).

Decision

THAT the Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity [following consultation with Cabinet Member for New Homes and Community Investment, the Executive Director Corporate Services and the Borough Solicitor] approves the award of the contract for the Joint Venture Advisory, Employer’s Agent and Cost Consultancy services for the Wendling Estate and St Stephen’s Close regeneration project to Martin Arnold Ltd.