Decision details

1.    To note that Appendix 1 is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

2.    To approve the award of the contract to refurbish Lena Gardens to Cuttles Construction Ltd. for £829,002.50 plus 9.3% contingency of £77,253.40 (total of £906,254.80) funded from Basic Need capital grant.

The refurbishment of the Lena Gardens site will provide a high-quality educational facility for ongoing educational use at significantly lower cost than a new build.

Six bids were received, and a detailed tender evaluation identified that the bid from Initially Arc Group London Ltd. was found to represent best value but have since asked for an uplift of £76K. This makes Cuttle Construction Ltd. the most economically advantageous bidder. Cuttle have given an undertaking in writing that they would stand by their bid, despite the passage of time.