Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 12, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Resolved:-   (1)          that the Executive Director of Place is authorised to prepare all necessary tender documentation- in accordance with the procurement strategy outlined hereunder, statutory regulations and the Council’s Procurement and Financial Regulations- to nominate a Preferred Development Partner for future Cabinet approval;   (2)          that the Executive Director of Place is authorised to prepare tender documentation and subsequently procure- in accordance with statutory regulations and the Council’s Procurement and Financial Regulationsany professional services required to develop proposals and/or support the procurement of a strategic development partner in line with the budget schedule set out in appendix 3;   (3)          that the Executive Director of Place is authorised in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation to undertake a full financial and economic analysis for the purposes of understanding the future financial implications and resource requirements for the delivery of West Bromwich Masterplan;   (4)          that the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation is authorised in consultation with the Executive Director of Place to identify and outline recommendations to meet any financial, resource or governance requirements that result from the appointment of a strategic development partner.