Decision details

The Commercial Director (Bicester) submitted an exempt report relating to the Eco Business Centre procurement.

Resolved

(1)          That the exempt report and staged approach being considered to deliver the project be noted.

(2)          As set out in the exempt minutes.

(3)          That it be noted that external funding would continue to be sought to deliver this project.

Reasons

The exempt report sets out the current position on the proposed Eco Business Centre for North West Bicester. Funding for the building has been secured through the Eco-town programme and the report seeks the approval of the Executive to use the funding to deliver the project through the Council’s procurement of a design, build and operate services.

Alternative options

Option 1: A full competitive procurement for the development and management of the building, with CDC providing the site and funding for the design and build. This may to lead to delay and additional costs to the project

Option 2: Use the Scape Framework or a similar procurement framework to accelerate the procurement process and minimise some of the risk. However, this may not provide best value and may not allow for flexibility in terms of design and operation

Option 3: CDC to procure the development and management through a staged internal project management approach and competitive tender process. This is the preferred option at this stage.