Decision details

Purpose of Report: To provide the Executive with options for taking forward the re-development of the Guildhall complex following the decision note to proceed beyond the early contractor engagement phase of the contract with Interserve Construction Ltd.

Members are asked to agree the way forward to secure the earliest possible delivery of the scheme to secure the future of the complex.

Resolved:  (i)      That the scope for the regeneration of the Guildhall, as set out in the ‘Future Options’ section of the report, be confirmed.

                   (ii)      That approval be given to procure a construction contractor for the Guildhall project, based upon Option 2 in paragraphs 29 to 31 of the report.

Reason:     To minimise delay and ensure that the value of the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase work is realised for the project in re-tendering the delivery of the works in the most effective way, at less cost to the council than the other options and without committing the future budget.

                   (iii)     That, in view of the complexity of the project, a further report with proposals for the appointment of a contractor and determination of the final budget be brought to Executive in the Autumn; that report to include an updated business case, a risk assessment, and details of how the preferred supplier will promote economic growth.

                   (iv)    That the council enter into further discussions with Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership, to seek to increase the level of grant funding to deliver the Guildhall scheme.

Reason:     To ensure the future viability and effective re-use of the Guildhall, as one of the city’s most significant buildings.