Decision details

On 19th June 2018 Cabinet were notified of the forthcoming procurement process to secure a new delivery model for the markets in Doncaster. The procurement process will be via competitive tender with negotiation and will provide for a contract of up to 25 years for the service operation, along with a corresponding lease for the markets estate.

To approve funding through the Councils Service Transformation Fund to support the procurement of the new service delivery model for Doncaster Markets as outlined to Cabinet on 19 June 2018, including the engagement of external advisors as detailed.

Option 1 - (Recommended Option) Utilise the Service Transformation Fund to support the procurement process.
This option will enable the procurement to benefit from up to date contract expertise in the relevant sector, to help secure the most economically advantageous tender, with minimum delay to the programme (which is currently complements the opening of the New Wool Market).
Option 2 - Do not make funds available from the Service Transformation Fund - There is insufficient capacity to complete the procurement in-house and there are no other funding options available besides the STF, therefore this option would lead to the procurement process being inadequately supported, impacting negatively on the programme timescales and quality of the documentation, which is likely to compromise the overall deal and would also increase the risk of procurement challenge and additional costs to the Council.