Decision details

Purpose of report: To update and recommend next steps for procurement.

Members are asked to: To agree proposals for procurement for the Barbican.

RESOLVED: (i)         That approval be given to carry out formal marketing of the Barbican Auditorium, as set out in Option B and detailed in paragraphs 15-17 of the report.

                        (ii)        That approval be given to the inclusion of the Kent Street Coach Park site, on the basis set out in paragraphs 18 and 19.

(iii)             That the following relative weighting be favoured for the criteria set out in paragraph 17:

·        Financial impact on Council taxpayers – 50%

·        Addressing the City’s economic development and planning objectives – 30%

·        Provision of entertainment and community facilities – 20%

And that the criteria include a requirement for the early re-opening of the building – by December 2010 at the latest.

                        (iv)       That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive to establish the final criteria and weighting to be used in assessing bids and final tenders, based on the contents of paragraph 16.

REASON:      To enable future plans for the Barbican Auditorium to be developed and progressed and to ensure that responsibility for the final criteria and weighting of bids is taken at the highest level.