Decision details
Appointment of lawyers for disposal of Municipal Offices
Decision Maker: Director of Finance and Assets and Deputy Section 151 Officer - Gemma Bell
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
To appoint Anthony Collins LLP as the lawyers
to conduct the legal work required to dispose of the Municipal
Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham.
Reasons for the decision:
Cabinet has agreed to dispose of the Municipal
Offices and legal work will be required alongside the work of a
property agent to effect that decision. It has been agreed by CBC
officers and One Legal to appoint an external law firm to undertake
the legal work required. A procurement exercise has taken place
undertaking a further competitive procedure under the EM Lawshare
Framework and following receipt of seven bids, Anthony Collins LLP
was selected as submitting the Most Economically Advantageous
Tender. This decision notice provides the relevant authority to
enter in the relevant contract with the chosen firm. Please see the
attached tender acceptance report.
Alternative options considered:
To not appoint Anthony Collins LLP and conduct
a further procurement process using another framework or an open
tender process.
Declarations: None
Other reasons / organisations consulted
One Legal have assisted with the procurement
process.
Contact: Gemma Bell, Director of Finance and Assets and Deputy S151 Officer Email: [email protected].
Publication date: 05/02/2024
Date of decision: 02/02/2024