Decision details
Authority to trigger the second stage of the two-stage design and build contract for the SEND School at London Road
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To request approval to trigger the second
stage of design and build contract for the new SEND school at
London Road as part of the SEND Capital Programme as per Contract
Standing Order 88
Decision:
To approve (in consultation with in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools and Corporate Director, Children & Young People) the triggering of the second stage of the two-stage design and build contract with Reds10 (UK) Limited for the SEND School development at London Road for a sum of £22,011,669.85.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;
Wards Affected: Wembley Hill;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer Scheme of Delegation ( Part 3 - Constitution) & Cabinet delegation (January 22) - SEND Capital Programme Business Case
Parties Consulted: The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools has been consulted on this report. They have also been kept up to date with progress on the project. Ward Members were updated on progress including pre-planning consultation events and when the planning application was submitted. Officers will continue to update Ward Members on the project progress as it progresses through the construction stages on site. The Academy Trust who will operate the school have been involved in the design of the school and the Department for Education (DfE) have been kept up to date with progress on the project’s delivery as part of the Free School set up process.
Contact: Neil Martin, Head of Capital Delivery Email: neil.martin@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4203.
Publication date: 16/05/2024
Date of decision: 15/05/2024
Effective from: 24/05/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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