Decision details

1.     Authority to appoint consultants, via the Scape/Perfect Circle framework to undertake design, costing and surveying services, including lease negotiations and appraisals, planning advice and any other associated professional advice, to support the Council’s Asset Development Programme;

2.     Approve the following appointments in respect of the Cattle Market North Site:

          2.1     Legal Services, procured in accordance with the contract

                      procedure rules, to undertake legal due diligence and provide a 

                      Report on Title to assess any legal constraints for the land 

                      identified for sale;

2.2           An architect, procured in accordance with the contract procedure rules, to design a scheme to assess options for the development of the land in keeping with the allocation in the local plan, and likely planning consent, with the necessary surveys and planning consultancy to support the design options;

2.3           A valuer, procured in accordance with the contract procedure rules, to undertake a market appraisal on the basis of the design options provided by the architect;

2.4           A sales agent, procured via the Scape/Perfect Circle framework, to market the site for sale, identify a buyer and negotiate terms of sale;

3.     Authority to enter into any associated legal or contractual documentation.