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That
 

1. 
The updated Basic Need Programme as set out in
Appendix 3 be agreed subject to Full Council approval;

2. 
It be agreed that new projects
at Churchfields Primary School, Harris Primary Academy Orpington,
St Paul’s Cray Church of England Primary School and Tubbenden
Primary School be added to the Basic Need Programme as detailed in
the scheme appraisals in Appendix 1 of the report;
 

3. 
It be noted that a further High Needs Capital
Provision allocation for 2025/26 is due in Spring 2025. An
estimation of its value has been included within this report. The
programme as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report will be amended
when the amount of allocation is known.
 

4. 
It be agreed that officers deliver projects in
accordance with the agreed scheme budgets contained within Appendix
3 of the report.
 

5. 
It be noted that schemes within the Basic Need
Programme will be delivered in line with the previously agreed
procurement strategy. Awards of contract for schemes within the
programme will be delivered in line with the Council’s
Contract Procedure Rules. In instances grant will be allocated to
schools and trusts for school led delivery.
 

6. 
Projects approved within ‘Schemes in Delivery
Programme’ in Appendix 3 of the report be approved where
relevant to proceed to procurement.
 

7. 
The Director of Education be authorised where
required to submit planning applications in support of schemes
within the programme.