Decision

Appointment of a consultant to provide Mechanical & Electrical Engineering services required for York Road Homeless Centre refurbishment (RIBA Stages 4-6).
Estimate for value of services: £57,750 + VAT
Additional services (if required) are capped at £5,000 + VAT
Note: this decision clarifies that potential contract value can reach £62,750 if the full allowance for additional services is instructed

Reasons for the decision

To provide the services necessary to prepare full technical design and enable delivery of the refurbishment project.

Alternative options considered

1. Don't appoint external consultant for these services:
- The Council does not have in-house resource to prepare the required information and would not be a able to deliver the project.
2. Carry out competitive tender process:
- Competitive tender was carried out. The successful bidder was selected based on quality offer and price considerations.