Purpose

To award an enabling works
contract to Henry Boot Construction Ltd for delivery of early works
as part of the wider Rotherham Markets & Library redevelopment
in Rotherham Town Centre.

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

 

Date of Decision:

26/09/2023

Title:

Rotherham Markets & Library Enabling Works
Award

Decision Maker:
(Including Job
Title)

Paul Woodcock
Strategic Director of Regeneration &
Environment

Specific Delegation:
(If any)

On 7th August 2023 Cabinet approved
the enabling works for the Rotherham Markets and Library
development and 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.
 
Section 151 Officer consulted and in support
-  7.9.23
Cabinet Member for
Jobs & Local Economy - consulted and in support - 25.9.23

Brief Description of
Decision:

The Council to agree the proposed contract in
respect of enabling works for the Rotherham Markets & Library
development with Henry Boot Construction Ltd.

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
enabling 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 07 August 2023

 
I certify that this
is a true record of the executive decision to agree
the proposed contract in respect of enabling works for the
Rotherham Markets & Library development
 
Signed by the Decision
Maker  
Dated: 26th September, 2023
Name: Paul
Woodcock                                  
Job Title: Strategic
Director