Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve proposals relating to the appointment of a contractor for the construction of temporary accommodation in Margaret Bondfield Avenue, Barking.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Waive the requirement to tender in accordance with the Council’s Contract Rules and agree that the Council proceeds with the direct award of the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) and main contract to Jerram Falkus Construction Limited to undertake the construction of 15 new homes at the Margaret Bondfield Avenue site for a total contract sum of circa £2.6m; and

(ii)  Authorise the Director of Inclusive Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Members Regeneration and Social Housing and Finance, Performance and Core Services, the Director of Law and Governance and the Chief Operating Officer, to award and enter into the PCSA and main contracts with Jerram Falkus Construction Limited for the described works.