Decision details

Purpose of report: Update report on the procurement process following the expressions of interest evaluation process and the financial position going forward.

Members are asked to: Underwrite any shortfall from the capital receipts identified to fund the project.

RESOLVED: (i)         That the content of the report, particularly in relation to the procurement of the new headquarters and the progress made to date, be noted.

                        (ii)        That the new initiative to set up an office of the future, as a working model to pilot new workplace concepts in advance of the move to the new headquarters building, be endorsed.

REASON:      To help inform the final internal design for the new headquarters and to test out new work policies.

                        (iii)       That Officers be asked to develop a direct communication strategy to engage with households in the City, to be conducted at regular intervals, with funding to be contained within the existing project budget.

REASON:      To enable members of the public to express their views on the options before a final selection is made.