Decision details

Ipswich Borough Council is working with Gecko Theatre Company (a locally based Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation) to create a new build structure for them to use as their headquarters and rehearsal

space.

Funding from Arts Council England has been secured for the project and Ipswich Borough Council now requires the services of an Architect to develop a design and manage the delivery for the new Gecko Creation Space from RIBA Stage 2 to Stage 6.

Following an open tender procurement process through the Suffolk Sourcing system, 13 bids were received.

The most economically advantageous tender was received from KLH Architects for the value of £55,720.00 (excl. VAT).

The appointment cost will be fully covered by existing capital budgets.

To award the contract to KLH Architects.

Reason:

To enable works to proceed within given timescales.