Award a construction contract for the replacement of kitchen and dining facilities at Pickhill CE Primary School.

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

DECISION DATE: 30^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 award a construction contract to Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd at a value of £526,598.25 for the replacement of kitchen and dining facilities at Pickhill CE Primary School.

BACKGROUND TO SUPPORT THE RECOMMENDATION

A competitiveprocurement exercise was undertaken during March and April 2022 utilising the YORbuild framework.  The scheme is programmed to commence on site in August 2022 and is due to complete October 2022.

LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE

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

RECOMMENDATION

That a construction contract be awarded to Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd.