Elmfield playing field footpath and SUDs construction

September 29, 2025 Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw (Officer) Approved View on council website
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Acceptance of tender
submission and entering into a contract with Greenfields Ltd for
the value of £25,426.24. 

Reasons for the decision

To enable the Council to
improve access through and around Elmfield Playing Field, enhance surface water
drainage, and increase biodiversity, it is necessary to enter into
a contract with a third party to undertake the required
construction works. 

 

A Request for Quotation
(RFQ) process was carried out via the procurement portal. Following
the receipt of six bids, Greenfield Ltd was selected as the
preferred contractor based on the evaluation
criteria. 

This decision notice
provides the necessary authority to enter into a JCT Minor Works
Contract with Greenfield Ltd. 

 

A Tender Decision Report
(exempt under paragraph 3, Part (1) Schedule (12A)
Local Government Act 1972) is included to support this
recommendation. 

 
Background Information :
 
£5,000 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) was approved on
15 June 2025. https://democracy.cheltenham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3380      
 
£28,000 UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) was approved on
10/04/2025. https://democracy.cheltenham.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=31185&Opt=0 
Due to
the UKSPF funding work needs to be completed by the end of March
2026. 
Total
project budget available £33,000 

 

Alternative options considered

None. Funding is
in place to deliver the project. 

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date29 Sep 2025