Decision details

Blackwell Park S123 Valuation

Decision Maker: Joint Assistant Director: Regeneration and Economic Development

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Council requires an S123 valuation to confirm the sale of its land to the east of Blackwell Farm Guildford.


Reasons for the decision:

The valuation is required asap as the option agreement is due to be completed by the end of February. A short timescale makes tender or mini competition unsuitable.
Decision to appoint the agent that has accrued knowledge of the site due to involvement over 4 or 5 years. This will give them the ability to proceed quickly and limit cost.

Contract 5-6 weeks.
Start ASAP.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Source of Authority to take Decision:

For the majority of contracts this will be (to be updated each time the Constitution is updated):
Council Constitution dated 30th May 2019, Part 3, Page 3-54, paragraph 2(c):

GENERAL DELEGATION TO ALL DIRECTORS AND SERVICE LEADERS

2. To undertake the day-to-day management and operation of staff reporting to them and of the premises and services for which they are responsible in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by the Council, including:

(c) entering into contracts, memoranda of understanding or other arrangements

Publication date: 01/02/2024

Date of decision: 01/02/2024