Decision details
National Poetry Centre - Trinity St. David's Viability Appointments
Reference: D54485
Decision Maker: Director of City Development
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
The Chief Officer for Culture and Economy has
approved the waiver of the following Contracts Procedure Rule to
allow the appointment of Gagarin Studios and Festival & Events
International for the completion of a viability study to determine
if Trinity St. David’s Church is a suitable venue for the
National Poetry Centre.
a. CPR 8.1 Where no appropriate ISP, existing provider or
Third-Party
Framework Agreement exists, competition is required for
procurements
valued at or over £25k but at or below £100k.
b. CPR 8.2 Where there are sufficient numbers of providers at least
three
written tenders will be invited.
And approved the contract award to Gagarin Studios and Festival
& Events International Ltd. in the sum of £89,508. The
contract shall commence on the 1 October 2021 and expire on the 31
March 2022. With the option to extend for a period of 6 months such
option not to be taken up more than once.
Wards Affected: Little London and Woodhouse;
Contact: Gaby Paradis, Culture Officer 07562 439199 Email: gaby.paradis@leeds.gov.uk.
Publication date: 22/09/2021
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