Decision
Analysis
outcome: Additional CIL contribution secured, contracts awarded for design and consultancy services, electricity connection, and consultancy services for decarbonisation works
summary: Securing additional funding for a project and awarding contracts for design and consultancy services, electricity connection, and consultancy services for decarbonisation works at leisure centres
topline: The Cabinet member for finance and property assets has decided to secure additional funding and award contracts for design and consultancy services at leisure centres
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious due to the allocation of funds and awarding of contracts for the project
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet member for finance and property assets", "District Network Operator", "Eddisons Commercial Limited"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: No explicit mention of political parties or political influence on the decision
URL: https://democratic.southoxon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1171
Decision Maker: Cabinet member for finance and property assets
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To secure an additional CIL contribution of up to £84,000 for the project in 2027/28 (year 3). Total project cost identified as £6,322,916.00 to be supported with the Salix grant funding award of £1,500.00.00 and OCC contribution of £2,024,077.00 To award a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PSCA) for designing and consultancy services RIBA stages 1-3 for both sites. To award separate contracts to the District Network Operator (DNO) for increased electricity connection and export capability at both sites.
Content: To secure an additional CIL contribution of up to £84,000 for the project in 2027/28 (year 3). Total project cost identified as £6,322,916.00 to be supported with the Salix grant funding award of £1,500.00.00 and OCC contribution of £2,024,077.00 To award a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PSCA) for designing and consultancy services RIBA stages 1-3 for both sites. To award separate contracts to the District Network Operator (DNO) for increased electricity connection and export capability at both sites. To award a Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT) consultancy contract to Eddisons Commercial Limited for the sum of £233,100 as the Professional Services Team (PST) for the Project Management and Contract Administration with multi-disciplinary design and cost consultancy services included, to facilitate the proposed decarbonisation works at Henley Leisure Centre and Abbey Sports Centre.
Date of Decision: July 4, 2026