Agenda, decisions and minutes

Earlsmead Primary School/Crowland Primary School / Mulberry Primary School Condition Works – Permission to initiate tender action for a Construction Works Contract, Cabinet Member Signing - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 11.00 am

Venue: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, London N22 7TY

Contact: Richard Plummer Committees Manager  Email: richard.plummer@haringey.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

1.

FILMING AT MEETINGS

Please note that this meeting may be filmed or recorded by the Council for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site or by anyone attending the meeting using any communication method. Although we ask members of the public recording, filming or reporting on the meeting not to include the public seating areas, members of the public attending the meeting should be aware that we cannot guarantee that they will not be filmed or recorded by others attending the meeting. Members of the public participating in the meeting (e.g. making deputations, asking questions, making oral protests) should be aware that they are likely to be filmed, recorded or reported on. By entering the meeting room and using the public seating area, you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings.

 

The Chair of the meeting has the discretion to terminate or suspend filming or recording, if in his or her opinion continuation of the filming, recording or reporting would disrupt or prejudice the proceedings, infringe the rights of any individual or may lead to the breach of a legal obligation by the Council.

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

The filming at meetings notice was noted.

2.

Apologies for absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

There were none.

3.

Declarations of interest

A member with a disclosable pecuniary interest or a prejudicial interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered:

 

(i) must disclose the interest at the start of the meeting or when the interest becomes apparent, and

(ii) may not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter and must withdraw from the meeting room.

 

A member who discloses at a meeting a disclosable pecuniary interest which is not registered in the Register of Members’ Interests or the subject of a pending notification must notify the Monitoring Officer of the interest within 28 days of the disclosure.

 

Disclosable pecuniary interests, personal interests and prejudicial interests are defined at Paragraphs 5-7 and Appendix A of the Members’ Code of Conduct

Minutes:

There were none.

4.

URGENT BUSINESS

The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of Urgent Business. (Late items of Urgent Business will be considered under the agenda item where they appear).

Minutes:

There was none.

5.

DEPUTATIONS / PETITIONS / QUESTIONS

Minutes:

There were none.

6.

Earlsmead Primary School - Condition Works - Permission to initiate tender action for a Construction Works Contract pdf icon PDF 325 KB

Report of the Director of Schools and Learning

Decision:

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST MADE FOR THIS ITEM:

 

None

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Families:

 

1.    Pursuant to Contract Standing Orders 0.08 and 2.01(b), approved the commencement of a tendering process for construction works contractors to deliver Phase 1 and Phase 2 condition works at Earlsmead Primary School.

Reasons for Decision

An estate?wide review of school condition and compliance had resulted in a business case and programme delivery plan submission to the September 2020 Capital Board for approval. A number of programme delivery options had been presented for consideration, and approval was subsequently granted to proceed with the most urgent projects in advance of a final decision. This project was proposed, as it had been prioritised in the 2024–25 Children’s Capital Programme.

Due to significant concerns regarding areas of the building’s condition, Earlsmead Primary School had been identified as requiring works to bring its building condition and services infrastructure up to standard.

It was essential to engage a construction works contractor to undertake the condition works required to address the health and safety concerns and priority condition issues that had been identified within the feasibility report.

It was proposed that a contractor be procured on a single?stage JCT traditional form of contract using the London Construction Programme Education Framework or DPS. Soft market engagement had been programmed to be undertaken in April 2026 to ascertain interest and availability within the market.

As set out in section 1.2, it had been intended to develop the design and offer two separate tender opportunities to the market for the procurement of a construction works contractor. Phase 1 procurement activity was projected to commence in July 2026, and Phase 2 works had been scheduled for tender action in March 2027. The works had been phased to reflect available capital funding.

Alternative Options Considered

Doing nothing: The Council could have decided not to tender the scheme. This might have seemed cost?effective in the short term, but it would not have been a sustainable solution, as the school would not have met current compliance and health and safety standards. This approach would have risked the Council’s ability to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and potentially compromised the safety and integrity of the building, which could have resulted in more serious financial and operational implications in the future.

In-house: There was no resource within the Council that had the capacity, specialist expertise, or qualifications to deliver this service.

Inviting open tenders via Contracts Finder: This would have resulted in a protracted tender period and delayed delivery of the project.

Using an alternative public sector DPS: This would not have been compliant with CSO 8.02, given that the LCP Framework or DPS had been deemed suitable for the requirements being sought.

 

 

Minutes:

The Senior Project Manager, Major Projects introduced the report. The rationale for the report was outlined.

 

It was noted that health safety and compliance works would be undertaken as part of phase one of the proposed programme.

 

It was explained that the scope of window replacement would be double glazed, which was aimed to improve air permeability.  It was asked that officers implement as many measures as possible, in work with the school and contractors, to mitigate air quality measures.

 

It was stressed by the Cabinet Member that there should be clear signage with Haringey branding be implemented on the site.

 

RESOLVED:

 

Following noting and agreement of the exempt information, that the Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families:

 

1.    Pursuant to Contract Standing Orders 0.08 and 2.01(b), approved the commencement of a tendering process for construction works contractors to deliver Phase 1 and Phase 2 condition works at Earlsmead Primary School.

Reasons for Decision

An estate?wide review of school condition and compliance had resulted in a business case and programme delivery plan submission to the September 2020 Capital Board for approval. A number of programme delivery options had been presented for consideration, and approval was subsequently granted to proceed with the most urgent projects in advance of a final decision. This project was proposed, as it had been prioritised in the 2024–25 Children’s Capital Programme.

Due to significant concerns regarding areas of the building’s condition, Earlsmead Primary School had been identified as requiring works to bring its building condition and services infrastructure up to standard.

It was essential to engage a construction works contractor to undertake the condition works required to address the health and safety concerns and priority condition issues that had been identified within the feasibility report.

It was proposed that a contractor be procured on a single?stage JCT traditional form of contract using the London Construction Programme Education Framework or DPS. Soft market engagement had been programmed to be undertaken in April 2026 to ascertain interest and availability within the market.

As set out in section 1.2, it had been intended to develop the design and offer two separate tender opportunities to the market for the procurement of a construction works contractor. Phase 1 procurement activity was projected to commence in July 2026, and Phase 2 works had been scheduled for tender action in March 2027. The works had been phased to reflect available capital funding.

Alternative Options Considered

Doing nothing: The Council could have decided not to tender the scheme. This might have seemed cost?effective in the short term, but it would not have been a sustainable solution, as the school would not have met current compliance and health and safety standards. This approach would have risked the Council’s ability to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and potentially compromised the safety and integrity of the building, which could have resulted in more serious financial and operational implications in the future.

In-house: There was no resource within the Council that had the capacity, specialist  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

7.

Mulberry Primary School - Condition Works - Permission to initiate tender action for a Construction Works Contract pdf icon PDF 256 KB

Report of the Director of Schools and Learning

 

Decision:

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST MADE FOR THIS ITEM:

 

None

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Families:

 

1.    Pursuant to Contract Standing Orders 0.08 and 2.01(b), approved the commencement of a tendering process for construction works contractors to deliver Phase 1 and Phase 2 condition works at Mulberry Primary School.

Reasons for Decision

An estate?wide review of school condition and compliance had resulted in a business case and programme delivery plan submission to the September 2020 Capital Board for approval. A number of programme delivery options had been presented for consideration, and approval was subsequently granted to proceed with the most urgent projects in advance of a final decision. This project was proposed, as it had been prioritised in the 2024–25 Children’s Capital Programme.

Due to significant concerns regarding areas of the building’s condition, Mulberry Primary School had been identified as requiring works to bring its building condition and services infrastructure up to standard.

It was essential to engage a construction works contractor to undertake the condition works required to address the health and safety concerns and priority condition issues that had been identified within the feasibility report.

It was proposed that a contractor be procured on a single?stage JCT traditional form of contract using the London Construction Programme Education Framework or DPS. Soft market engagement had been programmed to be undertaken in April 2026 to ascertain interest and availability within the market.

As set out in section 1.2, it had been intended to develop the design and offer two separate tender opportunities to the market for the procurement of a construction works contractor. Phase 1 procurement activity was projected to commence in July 2026, and Phase 2 works had been scheduled for tender action in March 2027. The works had been phased to reflect available capital funding.

Alternative Options Considered

Doing nothing: The Council could have decided not to tender the scheme. This might have seemed cost?effective in the short term, but it would not have been a sustainable solution, as the school would not have met current compliance and health and safety standards. This approach would have risked the Council’s ability to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and potentially compromised the safety and integrity of the building, which could have resulted in more serious financial and operational implications in the future.

In?house: There was no resource within the Council that had the capacity, specialist expertise, or qualifications to deliver this service.

Inviting open tenders via Contracts Finder: This would have resulted in a protracted tender period and delayed delivery of the project.

Using an alternative public sector DPS: This would not have been compliant with CSO 8.02, given that the LCP Framework or DPS had been deemed suitable for the requirements being sought.

 

 

Minutes:

The Senior Project Manager, Major Projects introduced the report. The rationale for the decision was outlined.

 

It was explained that phase one of the proposed project was expected to be on site in January 2027 following approval. It was expected that phase one works were expected to be 12 months, and phase two works would be expected to be around 10 months.

 

It was stressed by the Cabinet Member that there should be clear signage with Haringey branding be implemented on the site.

 

RESOLVED:

 

Following noting and agreement of the exempt information, that the Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families:

 

1.    Pursuant to Contract Standing Orders 0.08 and 2.01(b), approved the commencement of a tendering process for construction works contractors to deliver Phase 1 and Phase 2 condition works at Mulberry Primary School.

Reasons for Decision

An estate?wide review of school condition and compliance had resulted in a business case and programme delivery plan submission to the September 2020 Capital Board for approval. A number of programme delivery options had been presented for consideration, and approval was subsequently granted to proceed with the most urgent projects in advance of a final decision. This project was proposed, as it had been prioritised in the 2024–25 Children’s Capital Programme.

Due to significant concerns regarding areas of the building’s condition, Mulberry Primary School had been identified as requiring works to bring its building condition and services infrastructure up to standard.

It was essential to engage a construction works contractor to undertake the condition works required to address the health and safety concerns and priority condition issues that had been identified within the feasibility report.

It was proposed that a contractor be procured on a single?stage JCT traditional form of contract using the London Construction Programme Education Framework or DPS. Soft market engagement had been programmed to be undertaken in April 2026 to ascertain interest and availability within the market.

As set out in section 1.2, it had been intended to develop the design and offer two separate tender opportunities to the market for the procurement of a construction works contractor. Phase 1 procurement activity was projected to commence in July 2026, and Phase 2 works had been scheduled for tender action in March 2027. The works had been phased to reflect available capital funding.

Alternative Options Considered

Doing nothing: The Council could have decided not to tender the scheme. This might have seemed cost?effective in the short term, but it would not have been a sustainable solution, as the school would not have met current compliance and health and safety standards. This approach would have risked the Council’s ability to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and potentially compromised the safety and integrity of the building, which could have resulted in more serious financial and operational implications in the future.

In?house: There was no resource within the Council that had the capacity, specialist expertise, or qualifications to deliver this service.

Inviting open tenders via Contracts Finder: This would have resulted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

8.

Crowland Primary School - Condition Works - Permission to initiate tender action for a Construction Works Contract pdf icon PDF 263 KB

Report of the Director of Schools and Learning

 

Decision:

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST MADE FOR THIS ITEM:

 

None

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Families:

 

1.    Pursuant to Contract Standing Orders 0.08 and 2.01(b), approved commencement of a tendering process for a construction works contractor to deliver condition works at Crowland Primary School.

 

Reasons for Decision

 

An estate-wide review of school condition and compliance had resulted in a business case and programme delivery plan submission to the September 2020 Capital Board for approval. A number of programme delivery options had been presented for consideration, and approval was subsequently granted to proceed with the most urgent projects in advance of a final decision. This project was proposed, as it had been prioritised in the 2024–25 Children’s Capital Programme.

 

Due to significant concerns regarding the building’s condition, including fire safety and compliance, Crowland Primary School had been identified as requiring works to bring its building condition and services infrastructure up to standard.

 

It was essential to engage a construction works contractor to undertake the condition works required to address the health and safety concerns and priority condition issues that had been identified within the feasibility report.

 

It was proposed that a contractor be procured on a single-stage JCT traditional form of contract using the London Construction Programme Education Framework or DPS. Soft market engagement would be undertaken to ascertain interest and availability within the market.

 

Alternative Options Considered

 

Doing nothing: The Council could have decided not to tender the scheme. This might have seemed cost-effective in the short term, but it would not have been a sustainable solution, as the school would not have met current compliance and health and safety standards. This approach would have risked the Council’s ability to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and potentially compromised the safety and integrity of the building, which could have resulted in more serious financial and operational implications in the future.

 

In-house: There was no resource within the Council that had the capacity, specialist expertise or qualifications to deliver this service.

Inviting open tenders via Contracts Finder: This would have resulted in a protracted tender period and delayed delivery of the project.

Using an alternative public sector DPS: This would not have been compliant with CSO 8.02, given that the LCP Framework or DPS had been deemed suitable for the requirements being sought.

 

Minutes:

The Senior Project Manager, Major Projects introduced the report. The rationale for the decision was outlined.

 

It was explained that there was expectation to be on site in February 2027 following approval of the proposals. It was noted that this would be undertaken in a single phase of works.

 

It was asked that a note be circulated to all parents explaining the scope of the works.

 

It was stressed by the Cabinet Member that there should be clear signage with Haringey branding be implemented on the site.

 

RESOLVED:

 

Following noting and agreement of the exempt information, that the Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families:

 

1.    Pursuant to Contract Standing Orders 0.08 and 2.01(b), approved commencement of a tendering process for a construction works contractor to deliver condition works at Crowland Primary School.

 

Reasons for Decision

 

An estate-wide review of school condition and compliance had resulted in a business case and programme delivery plan submission to the September 2020 Capital Board for approval. A number of programme delivery options had been presented for consideration, and approval was subsequently granted to proceed with the most urgent projects in advance of a final decision. This project was proposed, as it had been prioritised in the 2024–25 Children’s Capital Programme.

 

Due to significant concerns regarding the building’s condition, including fire safety and compliance, Crowland Primary School had been identified as requiring works to bring its building condition and services infrastructure up to standard.

 

It was essential to engage a construction works contractor to undertake the condition works required to address the health and safety concerns and priority condition issues that had been identified within the feasibility report.

 

It was proposed that a contractor be procured on a single-stage JCT traditional form of contract using the London Construction Programme Education Framework or DPS. Soft market engagement would be undertaken to ascertain interest and availability within the market.

 

Alternative Options Considered

 

Doing nothing: The Council could have decided not to tender the scheme. This might have seemed cost-effective in the short term, but it would not have been a sustainable solution, as the school would not have met current compliance and health and safety standards. This approach would have risked the Council’s ability to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and potentially compromised the safety and integrity of the building, which could have resulted in more serious financial and operational implications in the future.

 

In-house: There was no resource within the Council that had the capacity, specialist expertise or qualifications to deliver this service.

Inviting open tenders via Contracts Finder: This would have resulted in a protracted tender period and delayed delivery of the project.

Using an alternative public sector DPS: This would not have been compliant with CSO 8.02, given that the LCP Framework or DPS had been deemed suitable for the requirements being sought.

 

9.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

Items 10,11 and 12 are likely to be subject to a motion to exclude the press and public be from the meeting as they contain exempt information as defined in Section 100a of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended by Section 12A of the Local Government Act 1985); paras 3, namely information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting as items contain exempt information as defined under paragraph 3, Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

10.

EXEMPT - Earlsmead Primary School - Condition Works - Permission to initiate tender action for a Construction Works Contract

Relating to item 6

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

The exempt recommendations were noted and approved.

Minutes:

The exempt recommendations were discussed.

 

RESOLVED:

 

The exempt recommendations were noted and approved.

11.

EXEMPT - Mulberry Primary School - Condition Works - Permission to initiate tender action for a Construction Works Contract

Relating to item 7

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

The exempt recommendations were noted and approved.

 

Minutes:

The exempt recommendations were discussed.

 

RESOLVED:

 

The exempt recommendations were noted and approved.

 

12.

EXEMPT - Crowland Primary School - Condition Works - Permission to initiate tender action for a Construction Works Contract

Relating to item 8

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

The exempt recommendations were noted and approved.

 

Minutes:

The exempt recommendations were discussed.

 

RESOLVED:

 

The exempt recommendations were noted and approved.

.