Decision details

To seek Cabinet approval to procure, build and let a new GP Surgery building for the reprovision of the current Hucclecote Practice Gloucester.

Cllr Lynden Stowe sought Cabinet approval to procure, build and let a new GP Surgery building for the reprovision of the current Hucclecote Practice Gloucester.

Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and

RESOLVED to:

Subject to approval by the Deputy Chief Executive/Executive Director of Corporate Resources of the detailed business case, in consultation with the Lead Cabinet Member for Finance and Change, the Chief Executive and the Director of Policy, Performance and Governance:

1. Approve approx. £5m Capital scheme to build a new Hucclecote GP Practice with 17 clinical rooms (including 3 training rooms and a Changing Places WC/Shower), supported with patient drop-off bay and 29 car parking spaces and associated infrastructure on land occupied by the former Jordans Brook House.

2. Delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Asset Management and Property Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Change, to:

a. Conduct a mini-competition process under the Framework Agreement; Contractor Partnering Framework Agreement: Major Construction Works 2019 (or its replacement framework post March 2024) for the purpose of awarding (i) a preconstruction design agreement and (ii)subject to planning approval, a contract for construction works relating to the establishment of the new GP Practice building.

b. Upon conclusion of the mini competition, to enter into the above-mentioned preconstruction design and, subject to planning approval, a contract for the construction works with the preferred contractor(s) evaluated as offering the Council best value for money and quality for delivery of the GP Practice.

c. Prior to entering contract as above, conclude and enter into an Agreement for Lease and Lease for a period of 30 years with a GP practice and undertake all ancillary matters to enable the establishment of the new GP Practice building.