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
£363,604.67 via the Fusion 21 Framework for Refurbishment,
Construction, New Build and Modular Building Framework – Lot
3 to undertake the installation of 2 temporary modular buildings
with 2 classrooms and toilets, plus all groundworks and access
pathways, at Foxfield School, New Hey Road, Woodchurch CH49
5LE

Reasons for the decision

A detailed Specification of requirements has
been received from Foxfield School, New Hey Road, Woodchurch, to
accommodate the increased pupil numbers for the 2026/27 school
year.
A more permanent solution of a new building on the school grounds
is in the planning stage but, would not be completed before the
start of the new academic year.
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 will be awarded to Wernick Hire
Ltd 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

A number of design options have been explored
to create the additional pupil accommodation required by the
school.
An extension to the existing building is in planning stage but
would not be completed for the 2026/27 academic year. The school
could not accommodate the increase in pupil numbers within the
existing building until the new building was built. The option of
not proceeding with the temporary classroom project would mean that
teaching accommodation would not meet Department for Education
guidelines.