Purpose

To request authority to vary a contract in
respect of the design and build of the Additionally Resourced
Provision (ARP) at Newman Catholic College with Morgan Sindall
Construction & Infrastructure Ltd.

Content

That the Director Property and Assets:
 
i)              
Approves the variation of the contract for the design and build of
the Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) at Newman Catholic
College with Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd
by £375,447.11 to deal with unforeseen ground conditions,
asbestos removal and additional school requirements.

Reasons for the decision

The Council entered into a contract for the
design and build of ARP at Newman Catholic College with Morgan
Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd in November 2024.
 
Officers have concluded that the contract
requires variation to deal with unforeseen ground conditions,
asbestos removal and additional school requirements.

Alternative options considered

An alternative option would be to not vary the
contract and seek other contractors / suppliers to complete the
works. This option was discounted as it would involve additional
procurement activities which would have prevented other works from
progressing and led to significant delays to the project.