Issue - meetings

(Report of the Director of the Children and Young Peoples’ Service): To seek approval to appoint a contractor for the building contract of Rokesly Nursery and Children’s Centre and to the issue of a letter of acceptance for design works prior to formal contract signature.

The Appendix to the interleaved report was the subject of a motion to exclude the press and public from the meeting as it contained exempt information relating to the business or financial affairs of any particular person.

We noted that the report sought approval to appoint a contractor for the building contract of Rokesly Nursery and Children’s Centre and to issue a letter of intent for design works prior to formal contract signature.

We noted that the Equalities Impact Assessment had now been completed and endorsed.

RESOLVED

1.                 That in accordance with Contract Standing Order 11.03 approval be granted to the award of the building contract for Rokesly Nursery and Children’s Centre to T&B (Contractors) Ltd. for the sum specified in the Appendix to the interleaved report.

2.                 That in accordance with Contract Standing Order CSO.12.02 approval be granted to the issuing of a letter of intent not to exceed 10% of the construction value for design works prior to formal contract signature.