Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 2, 2026

Purpose:

Content: The Leader took Members to a vote on the recommendations which were agreed unanimously.   RESOLVED:   Cabinet:    (i)  Appointed Bidder A as the Cultural Operator for the new cultural facility on the Clair Hall site, based on the outcome of the tender evaluation process.   (ii)  Delegated authority to the Interim Director of Resources and Organisational Development to enter into all necessary legal agreements with the Cultural Operator.   (iii)Delegated authority to the Interim Director of Resources and Organisational Development, supported by specialist market and legal advisors and the Council’s Procurement Team, to finalise the procurement documents and conduct the public procurement exercise for the appointment of a Developer.   (iv)Delegated authority to the Interim Director of Resources and Organisational Development, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to appoint a Developer at the end of the Developer procurement process and enter into all necessary legal agreements with the Developer.