URL: https://mycouncil.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=10888

Decision Maker: Director of Property & Assets

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The decision allows the provider to engage Willmott Dixon under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the design and preconstruction services up to the end of RIBA Stage 4 for the new Speedwell House.  

Content: The decision allows the provider to engage Willmott Dixon under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the design and preconstruction services up to the end of RIBA Stage 4 for the new Speedwell House.   Approval to enter the first part of a two stage contract with Willmott Dixon for them to carry out pre-construction services on the expansion and refurbishment of Speedwell House under a Pre-Construction Service Agreement (PCSA).   Authority delegated to the Director of Property in consultation with the Head of Legal Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer to complete all necessary legal documentation to give effect to this contract award.   To enable formal engagement with Willmott Dixon under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) and maintain traction on the programme for the extension and refurbishment of Speedwell House.   This engagement follows a rigorous formal tender process where Willmott Dixon were successful following thorough evaluation and moderation.    No other option is open to the council that will allow the project to maintain traction on the ambitious programme.  

Date of Decision: January 2, 2025