Decision

Appendix A and B is exempt from publication because it contains information of the kind described in paragraphs 14 and 21 (Appendix 1) of parts 4 and 5 of Schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972

AGREED: that a variation to the contract sum to enable the final account to be agreed and paid to Encon construction following the construction of 41 Community Living units for older persons be approved.

Reasons for the decision

The JCT 2016 Design & Build contract for the Leckwith (formerly Canton Community Centre) Community Living scheme was signed with Encon Construction on 13 March 2023. During the construction period, the contract sum increased due to a number of required changes which led to a delay to the original timescale. The principal delay arose from the requirement to redesign the smoke model. Additional client led changes were also instructed, including enhanced access control, warden call facilities, and further fire safety and security measures that were not part of the original specification but will improve resident safety.