Purpose

To approve the issue of tenders for the
appointment of the Main Contractor to construct an Inclusive
Playground at Shoebury East Beach.

Content

That the commencement of the
procurement exercise for a contractor to undertake the construction
of an inclusive playground at Shoebury East Beach be
authorised.

Reasons for the decision

To enable the tendering of the construction of
inclusive playground at Shoebury East Beach and to add the tender
to the Council’s 2025/26 Annual Procurement Plan.
 
A decision is required as a matter of urgency
to ensure that the tender opportunity may be issued in August 2025
to enable a project completion in advance of Summer 2026.

Alternative options considered

The Council considered other procurement route
options including a Restricted Tender Process or use of an existing
Framework but it was determined that these would limit competition
and not result in the most competitive tenders be received.
 
Do  nothing –
The inclusive playground would not be constructed contrary to the
agreed Civic Pride Action Plan.