Decision

RESOLVED that:

1. the RIBA Stage 2 (outline) design for the project be accepted and the project proceeds to RIBA Stages 3 (detailed) and 4 (technical);
2. the proposed procurement strategy for the procurement of preconstruction, professional, and design services for a new leisure and community facility for Kingston, as set out in paragraphs 45-50 of the report, be noted;
3. the appointment of the successful bidder, as detailed in EXEMPT Annex 1, for the role of principal contractor for the Leisure Centre Project for RIBA Stage 3 and 4 following a mini-competition be noted;
4. a contract for pre-construction, design, and professional services to the end of RIBA Stage 4 (detailed design) for the new leisure and community facility in Kingston town centre at a value of £2.59m is awarded to Alliance Leisure Services Ltd;
5. a planning application for the provision of a new community leisure facility in Kingston town centre be submitted following public consultation and the conclusion of RIBA Stage 3; and
6. a further report, with a full business case for the project, be brought to the relevant Committee prior to the award of the contract to construct the new community leisure facility for Kingston town centre at the conclusion of RIBA Stage 4.