Decision details

To award a contract for the refurbishment of Dacre House based in Hemel Hempstead.

Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer (S151)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Dacre House is located in Hillfield Road and was occupied by the Citizens Advise Bureau prior to them moving into the Forum building when it opened in 2017. Since then the building has been vacant.
The Council are now looking to relocate the food bank which is currently located at the Paradise Depot into Dacre House. Over the years, Dacre House has fallen into a state of disrepair so is in need of a refurbishment. This also provides an opportunity to ensure Dacre House is configured in a way that is suitable for the foodbank.

Decision:

To award a contract to Hollywell Building Services Limited to carry out a refurbishment of Dacre House, Hemel Hempstead.

Alternative options considered:

This Council are keen to relocate the food bank and Dacre House was seen as the ideal location. The building has been empty since 2017 and requires refurbishment work to bring it up to standard and for it to be fit for purpose for the food bank.

Publication date: 20/08/2021

Date of decision: 19/08/2021

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