Purpose

The implementation of a Family Hubs Framework
in
Oldham will require adapting existing buildings,
improving accessibility and enabling multi-agency
working, which could include IT upgrades, signage,
improving building space, new furniture to ensure
suitability for older children, and new equipment to
support the co-location of the start for life workforce,
such as desks, phone systems and sinks or specialist
flooring for clinical use by midwives or health visitors.
According to the DfE requirements, the Family Hubs
buildings should be welcoming, safe and secure
spaces, additionally, they should have:
- A designated welcoming, safe and secure
breastfeeding space for mothers to
breastfeed and meet other breastfeeding
parents.
- A designated welcoming, safe and secure
space where parents can speak to
practitioners, volunteers, or other peer
supporters about their wellbeing and mental
health.
Summary:
This report seeks approval to award and enter into
call
-off contracts under the Construction and
Highways Works and Services Framework
(CHWSF) to ensure the transformation (upgrade and
refurbish) of Beever Children’s Centre. If approved,
Oldham’s Family Hubs programme will be able to
deliver service in welcoming, safe and secure
spaces

Content

Option 1 (recommended): Approve the request
to
direct award and enter into a call-off contract with
each of E Smith, Saddleworth Plant Hire and Corlett
Electrical under the CHWSFA for refurbishment and
upgrade the centre and to place orders with KH
Flooring and Pro Clean in accordance with Contract
Procedure Rules.