Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
The Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth presented a report regarding a delegation to scrutinise and approve the procurement process once complete and approve the awarding of the contract to the preferred third-party operator for the Prestwich Village Regeneration Project Travel Hub to avoid unnecessary delay.
Decision:
Cabinet:
1. Approved a delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Director of Regeneration and Project Delivery to approve the completion of the procurement process and award the contract; and
2. Approved a delegation of authority to the Director of Place in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance and the Director of Finance to finalise contractual arrangements and execute the contract.
Reasons for the decision:
Approval of the appointment of the third-party operator is required in order for the Travel Hub to become operational once construction has reached PC and handover has taken place. As per the 15th October 2025 Cabinet approval, an operator should be appointed as soon as possible in the construction delivery process to enable them to contribute to the final stages the of construction i.e. operational management items. This will also help with the smooth opening of the facility. Delegating authority to the Director of Law and Governance in consultation with the Executive Director of Place and/or Director of Regeneration and Project Delivery and the Director of Finance will enable the contract to be expediently executed within required timeframes.
Alternative options considered and rejected:
To fully complete the procurement process and seek approval at a future Cabinet meeting. This would reduce the ability for the preferred third-party operator to engage with VINCI Construction UK Ltd and reduce the contact time they have, to work together during the final stages of construction and have the potential to delay the opening of the Travel Hub.
Publication date: 13/03/2026
Date of decision: 11/03/2026
Decided at meeting: 11/03/2026 - Cabinet
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