Decision details

1.  The works carried out for RIBA 1 that identify that the Topshop site is a suitable location for the Central Library be noted.  Noting that the indicative budget for relocation of the Central Library has an estimated cost of circa £15.5m, subject to further works being carried out for RIBA 2-4.  Detailed costings will be provided in a Further Report to the Executive. As set out in paragraphs 3.10 – 3.13, proceeding to procurement for a multi-disciplinary design team to RIBA Stage 7 be approved in principle, with a break clause after RIBA Stage 3 and 4. The estimated whole life value of the contract up to RIBA Stage 7 is £1m with an estimated value up to RIBA Stage 3-4. Adding £500k for these works to the Capital Programme be approved in preparation of a further detailed costing report.

2.  Authority be delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration, in agreement with the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Corporate Services the Director of Finance and the Portfolio Holder, to Approve the detailed procurement strategy for the procurement of multi-disciplinary consultancy services to RIBA 7, including ensuring suitable break clauses are applied to the contract.

3.  Any legal matters arising from these recommendations be delegated to the Director of Corporate Services and Governance.