Decision details

To consider the issues and make decisions appropriate to the refurbishment of Old Bodicote House.

The Chief Executive and Head of Economic Development and Estates submitted a report to approve the refurbishment of Old Bodicote House into serviced office accommodation, award the contracts for these works and associated works, and agree a strategy for the future use of Bodicote House property

Resolved

(1)               That the overall strategy for the future use of property on the Bodicote House estate be approved

(2)               That funding in the capital programme of £45,000 for the refit of part of the second floor of new Bodicote House for external tenants, subject to suitable lettings being agreed be approved

(3)               That the conversion of Old Bodicote House into serviced office accommodation, subject to the council entering into a management contract for its operation be approved.

(4)               That funding in the capital programme of £826,000 for the works necessary to refurbish Old Bodicote House as a serviced office facility, including £53,000 for the expansion of Bodicote House car park be approved.

(5)               That the award the design and build contract for the refurbishment to Paragon Interiors, delegating the agreement of the final tender sum to the Head of Estates and Economic Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Estates following further design clarification be approved.

(6)               That  the car park extension contract be awarded to Fergal Construction in accordance with the tender sum of £52,943

Reasons - The council needs to consider a longer-term strategy for the use of its buildings in order to ensure best use of its assets and to help deliver its strategic priorities.

External ICT providers (face to face meeting); Paragon Interiors re. costs for different options (email correspondence); external serviced accommodation providers (face to face meetings)