Decision details

Following a competitive tender process, for the Assistant Director - Area Regeneration to award the contract for the ‘Bruce Grove Toilet Restoration’ design commission to DK-CM Limited to deliver up to RIBA stage 2 Concept design for the sum of £47,875.00, with the option to extend the contract to deliver RIBA stage 3-4 design for an additional sum of no more than £60,000. Should stage 3-4 design be pursued, the total contract sum will be £107,875.

To bring this important and prominent building back into use as a commercial and community asset which will contribute positively to the regeneration of Tottenham, improving the image and perception of the Bruce Grove Town Centre, generating increased footfall, and delivering a more attractive and vibrant town centre with restored historic buildings and attractions. It will also remove this Council-owned building from the Historic England’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ register.
The Tottenham Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) Delivery Plan (2014) sets out the Council’s vision to find a long term use for the Council-owned, Grade II Listed, former public conveniences at Bruce Grove. The Draft Tottenham High Road Strategy (2017) also established that the building will be prioritised for improvements because of its prominence and importance. This design commission is a key milestone to restore this former public toilet and find an appropriate viable use for the building in line with current Council planning policies, the SRF and the draft High Road Strategy.

The procurement route taken complies with Haringey’s policy and represent best value to the Council. The alternative option would be not to proceed with the commission, which is not recommended as this will result in no improvement to the property. A feasibility study and strategy is required to unlock any improvement to the site.