To abandon the procurement procedure for drainage works at Langton Primary School.

REPORT TO; The Assistant Director, Strategic Resources (CYPS and Property)

DECISION DATE: 6^th June 2022

SUPPORTING ANNEX; This report includes a supporting Annex which contains exempt information as described in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

PROPOSED RECOMMENDATION

To abandon the procurement procedure for drainage works at Langton Primary School.

BACKGROUND TO SUPPORT THE RECOMMENDATION

A competitive procurement exercise was undertaken in April and May 2022.  Both of the tenders returned were above pre-tender estimate levels.  Also, the legal agreements with the three third party landowners have not yet been concluded Given the outcome of the procurement exercise, and the outstanding legal approvals, the decision has been taken not to proceed to contract award.

LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE

A competitive procurement exercise was undertaken by the Council’s Procurement and Contract Management Service.

RECOMMENDATION

To abandon the procurement procedure for drainage works at Langton Primary School, and not proceed to contract award.