Decision details

It is considered that of the bids received by the Council the bid submitted by the preferred bidder represents best value for the Council.

To select the preferred bidder to dispose of the former day care centre at Roman Way, Market Harborough. The property comprises a single storey building of 18,000 sq ft on a site of 1.86 acres, and has been declared surplus to the Council’s requirements.

The property was advertised for sale on the open market by informal tender and a range of offers was received. The highest unconditional bid was accepted, which is considered to be reflective of the property’s market value.
The property is a registered Asset of Community Value and one community organisation submitted a bid for the property within the moratorium period. It was decided to decline this offer on grounds of best value due to the significant financial benefits of accepting the higher bid.
The tenants were kept appraised of the sale and process throughout.

Consultations had with Leicestershire County Council – Highways Authority and Planning Department. Consultations have also taken place with Harborough District Council, the Local Planning Authority, to understand the current planning position. In addition the Council followed the statutory requirements regulating the sale of Assets of Community Value.