Decision details

1.    Agree that in order to promote the redevelopment of the Shady Lane site, a deliverable outline planning consent should be secured.

2.    Agree that specialist consultants should be engaged to carry out services including but not limited to master-planning, planning and highways advice in order to prepare an outline planning submission. Other services required include ecological advice and site investigations.

3.    Agree that Homes England Multi-Disciplinary Panel should be used to procure the specialist services as outlined in this report.

4.    Agree that submissions will be evaluated on a 50% quality/50% price matrix. Bids will be assessed on the basis outlined in paragraphs 40 and 41 of this report.

5.    That the contract award be delegated to the Executive Member (Resources).

6.    That the contract award be exempted from call-in in order to ensure that the contract is entered into prior to the expiry of the current Multi-Disciplinary Panel.