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DECISION TAKEN:
Cabinet agreed that
the pre-contract services agreement for the development of Howard
House was awarded to Equans Regeneration Limited.
 
REASON FOR
DECISION:
A tendering process
took place with regard to the establishment of Howard House in
Welwyn Garden City. There were 6 bidders, Howard House is a complex
building in terms of ownership and responsibilities. The report
asked for approval to the award for a pre-contract agreement to
Equans for the design of a extensive works and to determine
costings. Once a design and costings have been to determined, there
will be another Cabinet report towards design and build for the
refurbishments