Decision details

Agreement to proceed with the engagement of Wilby Burnett led design and construction management team for the delivery of the Fenland Inspire! project at 11-12 High Street Wisbech

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Wisbech High Street projects and all other Inspire! projects (except Leisure Centres), Funfairs and Markets

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

To appoint the design team led by Wilby Burnett to design tender and project manage the delivery of 11/12 High Street Wisbech through to completion of RIBA Stage 6.

 

There is a braek at the end of RIBA Stage 4 to allow Cabinet to review the tenders and projected cost prior to development commitment.

Reasons for the decision:

Attached confidential report. The report comprises EXEMPT INFORMATION which is not for publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

Alternative options considered:

The project could have been sent through a normal tender process however for reasons of specific site knowledge and previous development work, including the obtaining full planning consent on the site which will form the basis of the new development, procurement of the original design team was deemed appropriate.

Publication date: 11/08/2025

Date of decision: 07/08/2025

Effective from: 19/08/2025

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