Purpose

Since June 2018 we have been
working to increase the capacity of a property to enable permanency
for a family. Following two procurement exercises, to ensure best
value, we are seeking approval to appoint a contractor to complete
the works.
 

Decision

 

1.   
To note that Exempt Appendices 1 to 3 are not for
publication on the basis that they contain information relating to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).
 
That the Strategic Director of
Children’s Services in consultation with the Assistant
Director of Legal Services:
 
2.       Approves the Council
entering into the deed of legal charge
relating to the property, protecting the Council’s
interest.
 
3.       Approves the Council
entering into a licence to occupy and
carry out works at the property. 
 
That the Strategic Director for
Finance and the Cabinet Member for Finance:
 
4. Approves the required budget
as outlined in the Financial Impact to enable the contract to be
awarded.
 
That the Strategic Director of
Children’s Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member
for Children and Education:  
 
5. Approves the award of the
contract to Etec Contract Services Ltd
for the completion of the works (subject to the deed of legal
charge application having been submitted to the land registry for
registration).