Purpose

To award main works contract for the Rotherham
Markets and Library redevelopment to Henry Boot Construction Ltd.
from 25th March 2024 in line with the decision at Cabinet on 18
December 2023.

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

 

Date of Decision:

04/04/2024

Title:

Rotherham Markets & Library main works
award

Decision Maker:
(Including Job
Title)

Paul Woodcock
Strategic Director of Regeneration &
Environment

Specific Delegation:
(If any)

Delegation to award the main works contract
for the Markets and Library redevelopment, in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Jobs and Local Economy and Section 151
Officer.
 
- Cabinet Report 18th Dec 2023 refers.
 
Cabinet approved the plans for the Rotherham
Markets and Library development at its meeting on the 18th December
2023.
 
At the same meeting the Cabinet delegated
authority to the Strategic Director of Regeneration of Environment,
in consultation with the S151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for
Jobs and Local Economy, to award contract(s) for the works
(Rotherham Markets and Library development) up to the values
detailed in Appendix 2 of the relevant Cabinet report.
 
- Cabinet Report 18th March 2024 refers.
 
Final costs and associated budgets identified
in Appendix 4 that provide final parameters for award of said
contract.
 
Cabinet Member consulted and in support
– 03 April 2024
Section 151 Officer consulted and in support
– 02 April 2024
 

Brief Description of
Decision:

The Council enters into contract with Henry
Boot Construction Ltd for the delivery of the Markets and Libraries
project. 

Reasons for the Decision:

To maintain momentum behind the delivery
programme of one of the Council’s key regeneration projects
and ensure best possible value is secured.
 

Details of alternative options
considered and rejected:

The alternative option is not to sign the main
works contract prepared. This option is not recommended, because it
will not secure the commitment of Henry Boots Construction Ltd to
deliver the scheme to an agreed specification for an agreed price
in line with the approach adopted by the Cabinet

Conflicts of interest declared by any
Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to
the decision:

None identified.

Dispensations Granted:
(If any)

None
 

Reports or parts of reports
considered

Cabinet Report 18 December 2023
Cabinet Report 18 March 2024

 
I certify that this
is a true record of the executive decision to agree to enter into
contract with Henry Boot Construction Ltd for the delivery of the
Markets and Libraries project.
 
Signed by the Decision
Maker  
Dated: 4th April, 2024
 
Name: Paul
Woodcock                                  
Job Title: Strategic Director,
Regeneration & Environment