Purpose

This report seeks to award the
contract to relocate and install brand-new play and recreational facilities,
including a play area, multi-use social area and exercise area on the open
space on Henry Cort Drive.

 

The
government launched its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in 2022, as part of
its Levelling Up agenda, providing £2.6 billion of funding intended to reduce
inequalities between communities. 
Following a successful application, Fareham Borough Council has been
allocated a total of £1million.

 

In July
2022, the Council submitted a plan outlining how this funding would be used to
reduce inequalities. One of the proposals contained within the plan focussed on
the creation of a community-led Masterplan for much needed affordable housing
alongside first phase works on improved community, sport
and leisure facilities on the open space at Henry Cort Drive.

 

The project
has been divided into three phases. Phase 1 includes the relocation and
enhancement of the existing play and recreational facilities.

This report seeks to award a
contract to the most economically advantageous tender, ranked 1st as
detailed in the confidential Evaluation Matrix marked in the confidential
Appendix A, to provide new play and recreational facilities at Fareham Park.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive Member for Leisure and Community awards a
contract to the most advantageous tender, as outlined in confidential Appendix
A to the report, to provide new play and recreational facilities at Fareham
Park.