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Declarations of
interest for this item:
 
None
 
RESOLVED:
 
That Cabinet:
 

1.   
Approved the commencement of procurement exercise in
accordance with Contract Standing Order (CSO) 2.01 b), for the
selection of a contractor to deliver a new build development of 17
Council Homes at the site shown on the plan at Appendix 1 within
Tiverton Estate, for an anticipated total contract and client
contingency set out in the exempt Appendix 2 of this
report.
 

2.   
Approved the procurement of the contract via London Construction
Programme (LCP) – Housing
Framework.
 
Reasons for
decisions
 
The site known as open space in front of 24-96
Tiverton Road with the Tiverton Estate, was approved by Cabinet on
21st January 2020 to be included in the Council’s
Housing Delivery programme. A design and access plan, aimed to
supporting a planning application for the redevelopment of the site
is being prepared by appointed Architects. The scheme is scheduled to be considered for approval at
Planning Committee in Autumn 2025.
 
Financial appraisals supported by the independent
cost consultant demonstrate that the scheme is viable and value for
money can be achieved via the procurement route detailed in Section
6.3 of this report.
 
The site proposal will provide
17 much-needed affordable homes on Council-owned land, including
two M4(3) wheelchair homes and family homes, with associated refuse
stores, cycle stores, service space, amenity space and landscaping.
These 17 homes will contribute to our aspiration to build 3000
Council homes by 2031.
 
The Council’s Contract
Standing Order item 2.01.b) requires Cabinet approval to commence a
procurement exercise for proposed contracts valued £500k or
above.
 
Alternative options
considered
 
We could choose not to proceed to a competitive
tender and develop this site for housing purposes. However, this
option was rejected as it does not support the Council’s
commitment to deliver a new generation of Council homes, with
associated public realm improvements.