Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 27, 2025

Purpose: (1) To approve the award of the contract for the construction of the new Guildford Borough Council depot. (2) To delegate to the Strategic Director of Economy, Planning and Place, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Regeneration and Lead Councillor for Finance and Property, authority to enter into such other contracts and legal agreements connected with the new GBC depot project as may be necessary in compliance with Procurement Procedure Rules, the Council’s Constitution and within the approved budget.

Content: Decision: 1.        Approve the award of the contract for the construction of the new Guildford Borough Council depot to McLaren Construction (Southern) Limited. 2.        Delegate to the Strategic Director of Economy, Planning and Place, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Regeneration and Lead Councillor for Finance and Property, authority to enter into such other contracts and legal agreements connected with the new GBC depot project as may be necessary in compliance with Procurement Procedure Rules, the Council’s Constitution and within the approved budget.  Reason(s): The recommendations in this report support the delivery of the wider Weyside Urban Village programme through the release of the existing depot site for housing, whilst providing a new fit-for-purpose facility accommodating a range of Council services in a single location. Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: Do nothing – The Executive could decide not to progress with the recommendations outlined in this report. However, this will mean that the Council will not have a fit-for-purpose depot and Weyside Urban Village will need re-masterplanning, with the Council incurring significant additional and unforeseen cost. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.