121 Whittle GP Surgery Procurement
To consider and receive the report of the Director (Business, Development and Growth).
Decision:
1. To make a direct appointment under the Perfect Circle (Scape) framework using an NEC3 Professional Services Contract (Option A) to prepare a JCT Pre Contract Service Agreement (PCSA).
2. To make a direct appointment under the Lancashire Regeneration Property Partnership (LRPP) Framework to act as Managing Contractor (subject to PCSA contract award).
3. That the PCSA contract award be delegated to the Executive Member (Resources).
4. That the contract award for the preparation of the JCT design and build Contract be delegated to Executive Member (Resources).
Minutes:
Councillor Alistair Bradley, Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform), presented the confidential report of the Director (Business, Development and Growth) which provides an update on the purchase of the property on Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods and the proposed development, and outlines the proposed procurement for the delivery of the GP surgery.
Decision:
1. To make a direct appointment under the Perfect Circle (Scape) framework using an NEC3 Professional Services Contract (Option A) to prepare a Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) Pre Contract Service Agreement (PCSA).
2. To make a direct appointment under the Lancashire Regeneration Property Partnership (LRPP) Framework to act as Managing Contractor (subject to PCSA contract award).
3. That the PCSA contract award be delegated to the Executive Member (Resources).
4. That the contract award for the preparation of the JCT design and build Contract be delegated to Executive Member (Resources).
Reasons for Recommendation(s):
To ensure we deliver the GP surgery within the most efficient timescales, within a cost-effective budget.
To develop a financial business model for the development which will inform the future decision to progress with the development.
To improve the asset to provide excellent facilities for the local residents and encourage inward investment in the Borough.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
To procure the works under a competitive tender process. The development programme for the GP Surgery is of high priority with earliest delivery essential. To procure competitively would extend the works programme significantly.