Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved and authority was delegated to key personnel to enter into the DMSA and incur necessary expenditures.
summary: The decision involves approving recommendations for a procurement option and entering into a Development Management Services Agreement (DMSA) with Morgan Sindall LLP.
topline: The council has decided to approve recommendations for a procurement option and enter into a Development Management Services Agreement with Morgan Sindall LLP.
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious due to the involvement of a specific partner and the significant expenditure involved.
affected_stakeholders: ["Assistant Director of Property & Investment", "Assistant Director of Procurement", "Section 151 Officer", "City Solicitor", "Morgan Sindall LLP"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1805
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: 1. Noted progress made since the last Cabinet Report of February 2026, to include the following: Successful determination of a preferred procurement option. Preparation of a DMSA, in conjunction with the preferred partner. Successful commissioning of various site surveys to feed into the DMSA. 2. Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Property & Investment, Assistant Director of Procurement, Section 151 Officer and City Solicitor to: 2.1 Conclude and enter into the proposed DMSA with Morgan Sindall LLP. 2.2 Incur expenditure as required to progress working through the DMSA activities and other associated activities related to the scheme up to the estimated £729,000 identified in the February Cabinet Report.
Date of Decision: July 21, 2026