On 20 December 2024, Cabinet accepted the Community Regeneration Partnership funding and commenced delivery. Prior to this, the programme was accepted into the Policy Framework by Full Council on 8 June 2024 and the principle of entering the Partnership approved by Cabinet on 26 July 2024. Subsequently, the funding has been received and a Memorandum of Understanding entered with MHCLG which includes TDC as the Accountable Body. The funding period lasts until 31 March 2026.
The appointment of the required services are necessary to progress the project through to delivery, including achieving defrayment in line with the MOU.
The Council has conducted a procurement process in line with the constitution to procure a competent consultant with a comprehensive skill set including cost consultancy, contract administration and project management. The appointment aligns with the standard scope of services established by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
A single consultant has been procured across the programme in response to the volume of projects and to enable officers to establish a strong working relationship with a core team, supporting efficiency.

To enter call off agreement with Eastern Procurement Framework (company number 08351985) for the provision of consultancy services, incorporating Quantity Surveyor and Employer’s Agent services to be provided by Richard Utting Associates LLP (company number OC368281), for the Community Regeneration Partnership funding programme including the following projects:
-Ten_09 Jaywick Public Open Spaces
-Ten_10 Seafront Micro Venue
-Ten_11 Martello Tower E
-Ten_13 Town Centre Building
The services have a total cost of £168,500.00 plus VAT (including 10% contingency).

Option 1 – Not to appoint this company: The selected consultant was selected on the basis that, out of the consultancies who offered the most competitive pricing, they scored highest on quality, thereby demonstrating value for money.
Option 2 – Not to appoint at this time: Due to the limited funding envelope, delaying appointing to this key role in the project team could negatively impact on the feasibility of the project and risk the funding secured.
Option 3 – Not to appoint an external consultant: this approach was not selected due to there not being sufficient capacity from sufficiently qualified and experienced personnel within Council teams to be resourced to the project.
Option 4 – Not to progress the project: this would forfeit significant government funding and the opportunity to address important local issues, and could impact on the Council’s access to central government regeneration funding in the future.