Issue details

Summary of Decision

The Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Regeneration and Renters has approved:

·       The appointments of both Pick Everard and Arcadis to provide specialist development and commercial support services to the regeneration and development programme for a contract term of 2 years (+ 1 year extension  option) and a total maximum contract value of £750,000 exc. VAT each.

Reasons for Decision

The Regeneration and Development Team require specialist development services support to ensure the successful delivery of the Council’s regeneration and development programme of affordable housing delivery.  The construction industry and housing market continues to be a challenging sector with continued pressures on pricing and delivery.   In addition, the Regeneration and Development Team has recently completed a service change process resulting in a large number of vacancies within our revised structure.  The team continues to require interim and shorter-term experienced resource available to supplement project teams whilst the permanent structure is established.

Both providers are trusted partners and suppliers to the Council and have the experience and capability to provide the scope of services required.   The call off arrangements will enable some flexibility and competitiveness over the period and also enable us to avoid any potential conflicts of interests on projects where either consultant may already be appointed.