Decision details

To approve inviting tenders for the redevelopment of the Learie Constantine Centre site for a mixed-use scheme comprising a new ground floor community centre and residential accommodation above. To delegate authority to the Operational Director of Property and Projects to award the contract to the successful tenderer.

(i)         that approval be given to the invite tenders for the proposed Learie Constantine site redevelopment on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.15 of the report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Growth;

(ii)        that approval be given to the evaluation of tenders referred to in (i) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.15 of the report;

(iii)       that authority be delegated to the Operational Director of Property and Projects (Regeneration and Growth), in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, to award the contract to the successful tenderer and to agree the final terms of the development agreement and leasing structure between the Council, the Learie Constantine West Indian Association and the successful tenderer (the developer) provided the receipt generated is sufficient to cover the cost of a new community centre;

(iv)       that approval be given to an exemption from Contract Standing Order 104 (b) to permit evaluation of bids on the basis of price alone, which is considered appropriate for meeting the council’s aims and objectives in relation to the site.