RESOLVED:
1. That the procurement strategy outlined in the report for a two stage design and build contract for the construction of Cator Street 2, comprising of extra care (flexi-care) housing, a day centre and community information hub at an estimated contract value of £19.8m for an anticipated period of 22 months commencing in November 2019 be approved.
2. That it be noted that the award of the pre-construction services agreement (PCSA), for an estimated £150,000, will be approved as set out in paragraph 28 of the report by the relevant chief officer in accordance with contract standing orders and in consultation with the relevant cabinet member.
3. That the delegation of the award decision in the gateway 2 report for the main works contract to the strategic director of housing and modernisation in consultation with the cabinet member for social regeneration, great estates and new council homes for the reasons noted in paragraph 31 of the report be approved.