Decision details

Safety Valve - Construction Projects Strategic Procurement Plan

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To agree the Strategic Procurement Plan to appoint a main contractor to design and construct 2 new schools and a SRP provision.

Decision:

RESOLVED that

 

i.      the Executive approves this Strategic Procurement Plan to tender the appointment of two separate main contractors under 2 separate JCT Building Contracts, to create additional SEMH and SRP provision across 2 sites within the borough (subject to securing planning approval).

 

ii.     authority be delegated to the Executive Director, Communities and the

Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning, to award the works contracts to the providers meeting the requirements of the contract. Subject to sufficient resources.

Reasons for the decision:

It is a requirement of the contract standing orders, that the Executive approve any strategic procurement plan with a value more than £1m. This decision seeks approval for the procurement process.

Alternative options considered:

Consideration has been given to seek contractors through a 2-stage restricted procurement process, but this would require a minimum period of 16 months to conclude and secure a contractor. Therefore, this would not be a viable solution and would delay the delivery of school place being available as required.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Reason Key: Expenditure >£400,000 & Affects more than 1 ward.;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: As set out the report

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: By report

Other reasons / organisations consulted

By report

Consultees

Legal, Finance, Procurement and Strategic Commissioning and Procurement Group

Contact: Kamay Toor, Programme Director: Schools' Capital and Property Email: kamay.toor@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 355183.

Report author: Kamay Toor

Publication date: 18/06/2024

Date of decision: 18/06/2024

Decided at meeting: 18/06/2024 - Executive

Effective from: 27/06/2024

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