Decision details

Wivenhoe Road Temporary Accommodation Project - Appointment of Contractor

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

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

Decision:

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 20 new homes at the Wivenhoe Road site for a total contract sum of circa £3m; and

 

(ii)  Authorise the Director of Inclusive Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for 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.

Report author: Ed Skeates

Publication date: 18/03/2020

Date of decision: 17/03/2020

Decided at meeting: 17/03/2020 - Cabinet

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