Issue - meetings

Background:

This report provided details of the procurement process undertaken in relation to Strood Community Hub as a result of returned tender submissions coming in over the allocated budget.

It was noted that following consultation between Category Management and Building Design Services, these works were re-tendered to the same six suppliers on the KCC Select List Framework with a stated price ceiling, allowing this project to stay within the allocated budget.

The report noted that this project involved the relocation of Strood Library and Community Hub from their current positions to 133 High Street, Strood. The property required refurbishment and fit out for this purpose and for the Council to enter into a 25.5 year lease. It was reported that this was part of a wider regeneration scheme for Strood and would act as its focal point. Theproject would also maintain the Council’s statutory obligation to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service under the 1963 Public Libraries and Museums Act.

It was noted that the Procurement Board had considered this report and supported the recommendation set out in the report.

An exempt appendix set details of the finance and whole-life costings, together with tender evaluation information.

Reasons:

The reason for the decision is due to the re-tender results for the proposed works coming in within the allocated budget.