Decision details

Warfield Community Hub Cost Consultancy Appointment

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The contract for the cost consultancy service for the Warfield Community Hub project has been procured in accordance with the Council’s Standing Orders. Doig+Smith Ltd. is the preferred cost consultant selected following a tendering process.

Reasons for the decision:

The community hub is a planning policy requirement that forms an integral part of the new neighbourhood centre at the Warfield strategic housing development of 2,200 new homes. Cost consultancy is required for developing the capital costs the proposed Warfield Community Hub.

Alternative options considered:

Cost plan for the concept design at RIBA Stage 2 is necessary to develop the scheme against a budget and sustainability criteria. An option to delay this work would delay the delivery of the new hub.

Wards Affected: Binfield North & Warfield West;

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Not applicable.

Contact: Abby Thomas, Assistant Director: Communities and Policy Email: abby.thomas@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 353307.

Publication date: 25/03/2024

Date of decision: 13/03/2024