Issue - items at meetings - The Level Redevelopment Contract Procurement

Report of the Strategic Director, Place (copy attached).

That the Cabinet Member for Environment approves the tender of the contract for the construction works on The Level and gives delegated authority to the Strategic Director, Place in consultation with Director of Finance to award the contract.

100.1       Councillor West considered a report of the Strategic Director, Place that sought approval for the procurement of a contract for the construction work as part of The Level restoration project.

100.2       Councillor West stated that he was very pleased to be presenting the report that sought approval for the procurement of the construction contract for the redevelopment of The Level. The contract would be key to delivering the improvements to The Level including restoration of the heritage features, construction of the new café, toilets, play areas and the new water feature. Councillor West stated that works on site will commence in the autumn with the majority being completed ready for next summer.

100.3       Councillor Mitchell asked if local labour would be used by the successful bidder.

100.4       The Head of Projects & Strategy replied that he was unable to answer the question fully at this time but the contract procurement would be undertaken in line with Brighton & Hove City Council’s Contract Procurement Strategy.

100.5       Councillor Theobald asked if the skate park would still be located in the northern area of the park.

100.6       Councillor West replied that a decision had been taken on the location of the skate park. Officers were now working on the ‘soft detail’ of the project.

100.7       Councillor Theobald asked if there would be further report on the skate park to a future meeting with a health and safety risk assessment.

100.8       The Head of Projects & Strategy answered that the proposals would be submitted to the Planning Committee. The health and safety risk assessment would be included in the information submitted.

100.9       RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Member for Environment approves the tender of the contract for the construction works on The Level and gives delegated authority to the Strategic Director, Place in consultation with Director of Finance to award the contract.