Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved.
summary: The council has made a decision regarding recommendations in Neighbourhood Operations.
topline: The Strategic Director - Neighbourhood Operations has decided to approve recommendations.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to potential impact on local stakeholders and political considerations.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Businesses", "Community groups"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.dacorum.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2672
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Neighbourhood Operations
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To approve the award of contracts at Coronation Fields using the ESPO framework 115-25 Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment for Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and Cricket Nets (Lot 3.1) and Outdoor Gym (Lot 6) Due to the value of the works, an Officer Decision is required in accordance with the Council constitution. This function is delegated to the Strategic Director Environment. The MUGA, Cricket Nets and Outdoor Gym are a key component of the Coronation Fields masterplan and form part of phase one funded works. The current facilities onsite are outdated and not fit for purpose, Community expectations are that new facilities will be delivered in 2026 and that these new facilities will be of an exceptional quality. Following the soft market testing, officers recommended going to the market with a fixed cost for all items – this approach has produced better value for money in previous contracts, achieving better discounts on equipment prices. These were
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Date of Decision: July 24, 2026