Purpose

Appointment of contractor to enter into a
Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) in relation to fire
safety upgrade and refurbishment works to Charecroft estate W12
(Bush Court, Shepherds Court, Woodford Court, Roseford
Court)

Decision

1.   
To note that Appendices 1-3 are not for publication
on the basis that they contain information relating to the
financial or business affairs of any particular person (including
the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3
of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as
amended).
 
2.   
That the Strategic Director for Economy, in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, approves the
appointment of United Living (South) Ltd to provide
pre-construction services for a sum of
£384,400.00. The Pre-Construction
Services Agreement (“PCSA”) period is expected to start in January 2024
and conclude during April 2024.
 
3.   
That the Strategic Director for
Economy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and
Homelessness, approves the contingency sum detailed in exempt
Appendix 3 to deal with any unforeseen costs that may arise during
the delivery of the pre-construction services.
 
4.   
That the Strategic Director
for Economy, and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness,
notes that the formal award of the PCSA will not be made until
completion of consultation with affected leaseholders under Section
20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
 
5.   
That the Strategic Director
for Economy, and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness,
note that a further report will be presented to the Cabinet Member
for Housing and Homelessness, seeking approval to award the main
works contract. This is expected to be during April 2024, subject
to agreement of contract sum and contract terms during the PCSA
period.