Decision details

Date of Decision:

26/09/2023

Title:

Rotherham Markets & Library Enabling Works Award

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Woodcock

Strategic Director of Regeneration & Environment

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

On 7^th August 2023 Cabinet approved the enabling works for the Rotherham Markets and Library development and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Regeneration of Environment, in consultation with the S151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for Jobs and Local Economy, to award contract(s) for the works.

Section 151 Officer consulted and in support -  7.9.23

Cabinet Member for Jobs & Local Economy - consulted and in support - 25.9.23

Brief Description of Decision:

The Council to agree the proposed contract in respect of enabling works for the Rotherham Markets & Library development with Henry Boot Construction Ltd.

Reasons for the Decision:

To maintain momentum behind the delivery programme of one of the Council’s key regeneration projects and ensure best possible value is secured.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

The alternative option is not to sign the enabling works contract prepared. This option is not recommended, because it will not secure the commitment of Henry Boots Construction Ltd to deliver the scheme to an agreed specification for an agreed price in line with the approach adopted by the Cabinet

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None identified.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

Cabinet Report 07 August 2023