Award of Contract to Construct the new Balgores Special School
March 11, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet of Havering Council decided on 11 March 2026 to approve the award of a JCT Design and Build Contract to Galliford Try Ltd for the construction of the new Balgores Special School for £38,552,461. They also agreed to enter into all associated documentation. The decision included commitments to prioritise local employment and supply chains, deliver an Employment and Skills Plan, and support community wellbeing and environmental benefits.
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Purpose
This decision seeks permission to award the
contract for the construction of a new Special Educational Needs
School at Balgores Field
Decision
Report Title: Award of the Main Contract
for the Construction of Balgores Special School
Presented by: Councillor Oscar Ford
(Cabinet Member, Children’s Services)
Cabinet:
1)
Approved the award of a JCT Design and Build Contract (with
LBH Amendments) to Galliford Try Ltd for the construction of the
new special educational needs school on Balgores Field, Balgores
Lane, Romford, for the value of £ 38,552,461, subject to
grant of Planning Approvals as set out within this report; and
2)
Agreed to enter into all associated documentation.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm on March 11, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Effective from | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |