Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 28, 2025

Purpose: To consider approving the design and construction works for a new primary school in the Western Expansion Area.

Content: Amended Decision: 1.1    That the resource allocation and spend approval of £18m in the 2026/27 Capital Programme to fund the capital works be approved. 1.2    That approval be granted to commence the procurement process for a contractor to design and build the fourth and final Primary School via a National Framework. A further competition will be held which will be evaluated on Price (40%) and Quality (60%). 1.3    That approval be granted to tender a further competition for the following two Professional Services contracts, Project Management and Quantity Surveying services (combined) via a National Framework, and approval to award NEC Supervisor service via a National Framework for Professional Services. 1.4    That, subject to the successful tender coming within the allocated budget, authority be delegated to the Director of Environment & Property, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Resources, to award contract(s).