In 2022 the Council made a submission to Tranche 2 of the Government’s Levelling Up Fund (LUF) to support delivery of a programme of highways and public realm improvements in and around Croydon town centre. Subsequently the Government announced that the bid had been allocated £18.5m in funding under Tranche 3 of the LUF. Alongside the Government Grant, £5.6m in match funding has been identified, bringing the total programme budget up to £24.1m.
In order to deliver the Programme to tight deadlines (including the requirement to commit LUF expenditure by 31st March 2026), achieve best value and secure appropriate technical expertise, procurement of external contractors is required.
The report sets out the overall approach to procurement activity and specifically seeks approval for procurement of a contractor to design and build a portfolio of highway and public realm projects across Croydon town centre and its hinterland. It includes details of the analysis of routes to market undertaken and the work to date that has informed the recommended approach.
Further reports will be brought forward as required for other elements of the Reconnected Croydon Programme.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £1,000,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Addiscombe West; Broad Green; Fairfield;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/04/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
- Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)
Decision due: Not before 15th Jan 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Streets and Environment
Lead director: Corporate Director of Sustainable Communities, Regeneration & Economic Recovery
Department: Sustainable Communities, Regeneration & Economic Recovery Directorate
Contact: Hannah Doughty, Head of Targeted Services Email: dominic.millen@croydon.gov.uk Email: Hannah.Doughty@croydon.gov.uk.