Purpose

On 20 December 2024, Cabinet accepted the
Community Regeneration Partnership funding and commenced delivery.
Prior to this, the programme was accepted into the Policy Framework
by Full Council on 8 June 2024 and the principle of entering the
Partnership approved by Cabinet on 26 July 2024. Subsequently, the
funding has been received and a Memorandum of Understanding entered
with MHCLG which includes TDC as the Accountable Body. The funding
period lasts until 31 March 2026.
The appointment of the required services are necessary to progress
the project through to delivery, including achieving defrayment in
line with the MOU.
The Council has conducted a procurement process in line with the
constitution to procure a competent consultant with a comprehensive
skill set including cost consultancy, contract administration and
project management. The appointment aligns with the standard scope
of services established by the Royal Institute of Chartered
Surveyors.
A single consultant has been procured across the programme in
response to the volume of projects and to enable officers to
establish a strong working relationship with a core team,
supporting efficiency.

Content

To enter call off agreement with Eastern
Procurement Framework (company number 08351985) for the provision
of consultancy services, incorporating Quantity Surveyor and
Employer’s Agent services to be provided by Richard Utting
Associates LLP (company number OC368281), for the Community
Regeneration Partnership funding programme including the following
projects:
-Ten_09 Jaywick Public Open Spaces
-Ten_10 Seafront Micro Venue
-Ten_11 Martello Tower E
-Ten_13 Town Centre Building
The services have a total cost of £168,500.00 plus VAT
(including 10% contingency).

Alternative options considered

Option 1 – Not to appoint this company:
The selected consultant was selected on the basis that, out of the
consultancies who offered the most competitive pricing, they scored
highest on quality, thereby demonstrating value for money.
Option 2 – Not to appoint at this time: Due to the limited
funding envelope, delaying appointing to this key role in the
project team could negatively impact on the feasibility of the
project and risk the funding secured.
Option 3 – Not to appoint an external consultant: this
approach was not selected due to there not being sufficient
capacity from sufficiently qualified and experienced personnel
within Council teams to be resourced to the project.
Option 4 – Not to progress the project: this would forfeit
significant government funding and the opportunity to address
important local issues, and could impact on the Council’s
access to central government regeneration funding in the
future.