To agree the appointment of consultants to
analyse options for the refurbishment of Chatsworth Gardens and
define a preferred option which can be presented to HCA for further
consideration to take forward for funding approval. The consultant
is required to provide all necessary services for the city council
to prove to HCA it has undertaken a detailed option appraisal which
points to a preferred option and way forward which:
• Meets the project objectives defined by Cabinet;
• Is both practically feasible and deliverable within
funding/timing constraints; and,
• Is financially viable, taking into account both the
HCA’s and Government’s value for money criteria.
The cost of the consultants tendered offer may exceed £50,000
and therefore the contract award recommendation may qualify as a
key decision on cost grounds under the Chief Executive's delegated
authority.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Threshold;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Harbour Ward;
Decision due: Before 31 May 2010 by Individual Cabinet Member and Officer Delegated Decisions
Department: Regeneration and Planning
Contact: Paul Rogers, Senior Regeneration Officer Email: progers@lancaster.gov.uk tel:01524 582334 Email: progers@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582334.
Consultation process
Approval to proceed with tender action arises
from 16 January 2010 Cabinet decision. Consultation process is
described in this report.
Date for representations to be received: 30/4/10
Background papers and reason no public access: Decision arises from the resolution of Cabinet report on Chatsworth Gardens dated 16 January 2010.