Decision

That proceeding to procurement for a main contractor to deliver the Blenheim Children and Family Centre refurbishment and extension works at an estimated contract value of £4,505,183 for an 18 month contract with 12 months defects period, noting the detailed procurement strategy set out in Gateway Proceed to Procurement report, attached as Appendix A, be approved.

Reasons for the decision

The works form part of the Council’s Operational Property Review and Extended Property Review programme (HPR2024/076), which identified opportunities to rationalise the operational estate and make more effective use of Council-owned buildings.

The Blenheim site has been identified as a key location to support the consolidation of services, including the relocation of the Saxon and Royston Contact Centres and the Saxon Day Centre. The proposed works will enable these services to operate from a single Council-owned site, improving efficiency and reducing ongoing property costs.