Agreement to proceed with the engagement of Wilby Burnett led design and construction management team for the delivery of the Fenland Inspire! project at 11-12 High Street Wisbech

August 7, 2025 Portfolio Holder for Wisbech High Street projects and all other Inspire! projects (except Leisure Centres), Funfairs and Markets (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website
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To appoint the design team led
by Wilby Burnett to design tender and project manage the delivery
of 11/12 High Street Wisbech through to completion of RIBA Stage
6.
 
There is a braek at the end of
RIBA Stage 4 to allow Cabinet to review the tenders and projected
cost prior to development commitment.

Reasons for the decision

Attached confidential report.
The report comprises EXEMPT INFORMATION which is not for
publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of
the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

Alternative options considered

The project could have been
sent through a normal tender process however for reasons of
specific site knowledge and previous development work, including
the obtaining full planning consent on the site which will form the
basis of the new development, procurement of the original design
team was deemed appropriate.

Supporting Documents

11 12 High Street Wisbech Covering Report.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Aug 2025
Subject to call-inYes