Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 13, 2025

Purpose:

Content: ·       Cabinet noted the findings of the options appraisal report in the exempt Appendix 1 of the submitted report to identify an alternative delivery mechanism for the Charlton House and Albany House Estate redevelopment. ·       Cabinet approved the preferred option identified in the submitted report (Option 2), involving the appointment of development management advisors and multi-disciplinary design team via a direct call off procurement framework; to refine the scheme within the existing planning consent. ·       Cabinet approved utilisation of the budget, as outlined in exempt Appendix 2 of the submitted report, from the HRA Council House building capital programme contingency budget for procurement of development management advisors and multi-disciplinary design team and to refine the scheme within confines of the existing planning consent. ·       Cabinet delegated authority to the Director of Regeneration and Economic Growth to approve and award procured contracts for development management advisors and multi-disciplinary design team and enter into any necessary associated legal documentation. ·       Cabinet noted that a report would be brought to Cabinet to present the outcome of the redesign work with a revised cost estimate for the complete construction works and retender process.