Decision

The Assistant Director of Property and
Investment has approved that Wernick Hire Ltd (Company Number
00633778) be directly awarded a contract to the value of
£158,066.70 via the Fusion 21 Framework for Refurbishment,
Construction, New Build and Modular Building Framework – Lot
3 to undertake the installation of a temporary modular building
with classroom, toilets, utility room and office space at Bebington
Co-op Academy.

Reasons for the decision

Co-op Academy Bebington is a school which has
a has no capacity within the school to accommodate additional
students. From September 2025 the school needs to accommodate 13
Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) vulnerable students.
In this instance a direct award to Wrenick Hire Ltd via the Fusion
21 Framework for Refurbishment, Construction, New Build and Modular
Building Framework – Lot 3 was awarded and will be
underpinned by a formal contract which will be drawn up by the
Council’s legal team in due course

Alternative options considered

To do nothing is not an option as vulnerable
SEMH students, that are difficult to place educationally, will be
without a place in Education in Wirral. Placing them outside of the
Borough would have a significant financial impact to the
Council