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This report provides an update on the current position of the expansion project at Uxendon Manor Primary School.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To note the background and current project position as set out in paragraphs 3.1 – 3.8 of the report and the way forward set out in paragraphs 3.9 – 3.12 of the report.

(2)        To note the increased forecast project costs of £17.3m as set out in paragraph 4.1 of the report as a result of the original contractor failure and the proposed resolution.

(3)        To approve the virement of the sum of up to £6.0m from the basic need capital grant to this project as set out in paragraphs 4.1 – 4.4 of the report to meet the increased forecast project costs.

(4)        To note that it was intended that such losses and costs, including the costs of re-procurement that had arisen as a result of the original Contractor’s default of its obligation, would be pursued to the extent possible under the Parent Company Guarantee. This value stood at £6.3m and was set out in paragraph 4.6 of the report.

(5)        To note that subject to (3) above the Strategic Director of Regeneration & Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Schools, Employment and Skills would approve the award of a Medium Value Works Contract as set out in section 5.1 of the report.

The Cabinet Member for Schools, Employment and Skills, Councillor Amar Agha, introduced the report providing an update on the current position regarding the expansion project at Uxendon Manor Primary School.  In considering the report, Cabinet noted the amendment to the date in section 3.3 of the report, which members were advised should have read “November 2018” and not 2019.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

(1)      Note the background and current project position as set out in paragraphs 3.1 – 3.8 of the report and the way forward set out in paragraphs 3.9 – 3.12 of the report.

(2)      Note the increased forecast project costs of £17.3m as set out in paragraph 4.1 of the report as a result of the original contractor failure and the proposed resolution.

(3)      Approve the virement of the sum of up to £6.0m from the basic need capital grant to this project as set out in paragraphs 4.1 – 4.4 of the report to meet the increased forecast project costs.

(4)      Note that it was intended that such losses and costs, including the costs of re-procurement that had arisen as a result of the original Contractor’s default of its obligation, would be pursued to the extent possible under the Parent Company Guarantee. This value stood at £6.3m and was set out in paragraph 4.6 of the report.

(5)      Note that subject to (3) above the Strategic Director of Regeneration & Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Schools, Employment and Skills would approve the award of a Medium Value Works Contract as set out in section 5.1 of the report.