Purpose

East Sussex County Council’s Lead Member
for Transport and Environment approved proceeding Hastings Public
Realm and Green Connections to Detailed Design on 23 September
2024. This decision considers the procurement of consultants to
undertake Detailed Design for the project.

Decision

This decision considers direct award of the
Detailed Design to Arup via the CCS Framework.

Arup worked on previous design work for this project, both in early
stage led and managed by Hastings Borough Council, and the
preliminary design and consultation in early 2024.

This project has £9.754m of funding from Hastings Town Deal
and £400k from the Local Growth Fund. This commission is
expected to be valued at circa £700k.

After a thorough options appraisal, a decision has been made to
continue the services of Arup who carried out Phase 1, as it gives
the Council greater opportunity to deliver the project within the
timescales set by the Government, as well as secure the gains made
in relationships with key stakeholders and delivery
partners.

Alternative options considered

Alternative options have been considered
including: using different frameworks, a competitive tender, and do
nothing.