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PROCUREMENT OF A BUILT FACILITIES AND PLAYING PITCH STRATEGY FOR BOTH BOLSOVER DISTRICT AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT

Decision Maker: Managing Director

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Following procurement to commission KKP consulting to undertake an audit of built sports facilities, playing pitch and outdoor sports facilities in both Districts culminating in the preparation of two separate (BDC and NEDDC) standalone Built Sports Facilities and Playing Pitch Strategies (BSFPPS) for the period 2016-2033. Value £35,750 total cost to be met from existing Local Plan and Leisure Budgets.

Reasons for the decision:

The Built Sports Facilities and Playing Pitch Strategies is anticipated to meet all relevant requirements including those identified in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). These documents are required as an evidence base to inform the Local Plan facilities planning strategies and provide an evidence base to potential grant funding bodies.

Alternative options considered:

Not to undertake the work - rejected as these documents are a requirement of the Local Plan evidence base required to satisfy Sport England and other statutory consultees.

Undertake the work in-house - rejected due to insufficient capacity and knowledge of the latest assessment criteria and framework.

Publication date: 03/02/2023

Date of decision: 15/03/2016

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