Decision details
Authority to Vary Contract in Respect of Design and Build of the Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) at Newman Catholic College with Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision)
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To request authority to vary a contract in respect of the design and build of the Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) at Newman Catholic College with Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd.
Decision:
That the Director Property and Assets:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for the design and build of the Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) at Newman Catholic College with Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd by £375,447.11 to deal with unforeseen ground conditions, asbestos removal and additional school requirements.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council entered into a contract for the design and build of ARP at Newman Catholic College with Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd in November 2024.
Officers have concluded that the contract requires variation to deal with unforeseen ground conditions, asbestos removal and additional school requirements.
Alternative options considered:
An alternative option would be to not vary the contract and seek other contractors / suppliers to complete the works. This option was discounted as it would involve additional procurement activities which would have prevented other works from progressing and led to significant delays to the project.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: Harlesden & Kensal Green;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation - non key officer recordable decision.
Parties Consulted: The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools has been kept up to date on the SEND Capital Programme progress and this project. Ward mebers are kept up to date with project progress. The Senior Leadership Team at the school has been kept up to date with the progress on the works and expected completion date.
Contact: Neil Martin, Head of Capital Delivery Email: neil.martin@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4203.
Publication date: 12/09/2025
Date of decision: 10/09/2025