URL: https://wyre.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=680

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The Assistant Director of Property and Development Projects submitted a report to seek approval to carry out a major refurbishment of the Cottam Hall Pavilion, Poulton-le-Fylde, at a cost of £618,000 to be funded from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).   Decisions   The Resources Portfolio Holder agreed:   ·       That approval is given to allocate £618,000 for the capital works and associated professional fees to fully refurbish the Cottam Hall Pavilion building to provide modern facilities for its users.   ·       The total estimated cost of £618,000 which includes a 5% contingency will be funded by an allocation from UKSPF and is to be reflected in the capital programme for 2024/25. The works are targeted to be completed by the end of March 2025 in order to comply with the current grant conditions.   ·       That approval is given to proceed with the direct appointment of RPS Design Group (RPS) to continue to provide the lead consultancy services at a cost of £65,005 which is included within the overall project cost of £618,000.   ·       That approval is given by the Resources Portfolio Holder, to procure RPS under the exemption to Contract Procedures contained within the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules; on the grounds that exemptions may apply where “goods, works or services constitute an extension or variation of an existing contract, or are required urgently, or the goods/materials, works or services consist of repairs to, or the supply of parts for, existing proprietary plant or equipment”.

Date of Decision: August 15, 2024