Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That   1.  The updated Basic Need Programme as set out in Appendix 3 be agreed subject to Full Council approval;   2.  It be agreed that new projects at Churchfields Primary School, Harris Primary Academy Orpington, St Paul’s Cray Church of England Primary School and Tubbenden Primary School be added to the Basic Need Programme as detailed in the scheme appraisals in Appendix 1 of the report;   3.  It be noted that a further High Needs Capital Provision allocation for 2025/26 is due in Spring 2025. An estimation of its value has been included within this report. The programme as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report will be amended when the amount of allocation is known.   4.  It be agreed that officers deliver projects in accordance with the agreed scheme budgets contained within Appendix 3 of the report.   5.  It be noted that schemes within the Basic Need Programme will be delivered in line with the previously agreed procurement strategy. Awards of contract for schemes within the programme will be delivered in line with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules. In instances grant will be allocated to schools and trusts for school led delivery.   6.  Projects approved within ‘Schemes in Delivery Programme’ in Appendix 3 of the report be approved where relevant to proceed to procurement.   7.  The Director of Education be authorised where required to submit planning applications in support of schemes within the programme.