Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 17, 2026

Purpose: To consider approving the forward funding of capital fitout works to a newly built unit at The Lakes and for it to be leased as a new health centre.

Content: 1.         That the resource allocation and spend approval of up to £2.504m in the 2026/27 Capital Programme to fund the capital works, be approved. 2.         That included within the resource allocation, up to £2.057m of forward funding, pending receipt of anticipated future developer contributions, be approved, with the repayment of the funding being made by the occupier over a 30-year lease term. 3.         That Council be recommended to agree borrowing of £2.057m of forward funding for this project, via the Capital Programme and Treasury Strategy which will be considered as part of the 2026/27 budget setting on 18 February 2026. 4.         That the commencement of a further competitive procurement process for a contractor to fit out the Health Centre via the Pagabo Refit and Refurbishment National Framework be approved which will be evaluated on Price (40%) and Quality (60%). 5.         That, subject to the successful tender coming within the allocated budget, authority be delegated to the Director of Environment and Property, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Resources, to award the contract(s) for works. 6.         That a lease to Whaddon Healthcare be granted for the units known as 4 Pitsford Walk, Bletchley, subject to agreement of Heads of Terms. 7.         That a Section 96a Non-Material Amendment be submitted for the change of use of the building along with submission of a S73 application of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to the land to be used for car parking purposes.