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Vulcan Works - Operator Arrangements

Meeting: 13/11/2019 - Cabinet (Item 11)

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Decision:

 

2.1Cabinet noted the progress to date on the construction of the Vulcan Works Creative Hub (VWCH) as set out in paragraphs 3.1.4 to 3.1.7.

 

2.2Cabinet approved the procurement of a service provider to operate the VWCH as set out in section 3.2 of this report.

 

2.3Cabinet delegated authority to the Economic Growth and Regeneration Manager in consultation with the Borough Secretary, the Chief Finance Officer and the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Enterprise to appoint the successful operator following the OJEU compliant procurement process as set out in this report.

 

 

Minutes:

Councillor Hadland as the relevant Cabinet Member presented the report which would inform the tendering process.  On page 213, item 3.1.14, the final bullet point should be amended to read ‘VWCH Mobilisation and Operation – January 2021’.

 

Councillor Birch stated that this was an exciting project.  She questioned the robustness of the projection that 59 units were required, and noted that the internal fit of the units would be crucial in encouraging take-up by businesses.  Since costs in Northampton were inexpensive compared to cities such as London and Birmingham, consideration should be given to attracting businesses from a wider area, not just the 35 mile radius mentioned in the report.

 

Councillor Hadland clarified that the 35 mile radius was not a limit, and businesses from further afield would be encouraged.

 

RESOLVED:

 

2.1         Cabinet noted the progress to date on the construction of the Vulcan Works Creative Hub (VWCH) as set out in paragraphs 3.1.4 to 3.1.7

 

2.2         Cabinet approved the procurement of a service provider to operate the VWCH as set out in section 3.2 of this report.

 

2.3         Cabinet delegated authority to the Economic Growth and Regeneration Manager in consultation with the Borough Secretary, the Chief Finance Officer and the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Enterprise to appoint the successful operator following the OJEU compliant procurement process as set out in this report.