Decision details

Education Capital Programme - Cranbourne Primary School Award of Contract

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the award of contract for the Cranbourne additional classrooms works.

Decision:

That the contract for the construction works for the new classrooms at Cranbourne Primary School under the Education Capital Programme, previously approved by the Executive, be awarded to Tenderer A as detailed in Appendix A of the Director of Children, Young People and Learning’s report, subject to the final lump sum not exceeding the amount set out in paragraph 18 of the restricted Appendix A attached to the Director of Children, Young People and Learning’s report

Reasons for the decision:

The value of this contract requires Executive approval under the Council’s Contract Standing Orders.

Alternative options considered:

Doing nothing is not an option because the Council has a statutory duty to provide sufficient pupil places.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Reason Key: Expenditure > £400,000;

Corporate Priorities : To improve outcomes for children and young people.;

Wards Affected: Winkfield & Cranbourne;

Financial Impact: Within existing budget

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Children, Young People & Learning

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Meetings with interested parties

Consultees

Cranbourne School, Education Capital Programme Board

Contact: David Watkins, Chief Officer: Strategy, Resources and Early Intervention Email: david.watkins@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 354061.

Report author: David Watkins

Publication date: 23/09/2014

Date of decision: 23/09/2014

Decided at meeting: 23/09/2014 - Executive

Effective from: 01/10/2014

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