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RESOLVED:
 
1.   
That Cabinet approves capital funding from the
pipeline to redevelop the Godstone Depot site to  design and construct a new working and operational
facilities on the existing site. The capital funding required to
develop the new facilities is commercially sensitive at this time
and is set out in the Part 2 report.

 
2.   
That Cabinet approves procurement of appropriate
supply chain partners to deliver the design, build and fit out of
the new structures in accordance with the Council’s
Procurement and Contract Standing Orders.

 
3.   
That Cabinet notes that, regarding the procurement
of supply chain partners, the Executive Director for Resources and
the Director of Land and Property are authorised to award such
contracts, up to +5% of the budgetary tolerance level.
Reasons for
Decisions:
 
It is essential to redevelop Godstone Depot in order
to:

·        
Enable the Service to improve and enhance
its critical front-line function, supporting the county’s
economy by enabling safer travel for Surrey’s road
users.

·        
Provide fit for purpose, long-term
facilities for the Highways and Transport Service and its partners
to deliver its critical services and statutory duties to maintain
the county’s roads, including gritting during winter
weather.

·        
Improve the working, operational and
health and safety environments for Highways and partner staff based
at Godstone Depot.
 

(The decisions on this item can be called-in by the
Resources and Performance Select Committee)