Contract Termination and Procurement Strategy for completion of Civic Campus works

June 19, 2026 Leader of the Council (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Leader of the Council approved in principle the termination of the contract with Ardmore Construction Group Limited on 19/06/2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, to complete termination activities and instruct LLP members to seek termination of Contract B.

The Deputy Leader approved a one-year extension of the contract for Extra Care at Olive House from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 on 1 June 2026. This aligns the contract end date with other Extra Care contracts in the borough for a coordinated recommissioning approach.

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Purpose

This report covers a range of decisions required to complete construction of the Civic Campus Project.


Decision

  1. Appendices 1, and 2, are not for publication on the basis that they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that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. Approves in principle the termination of the contract with Ardmore Construction Group Limited in accordance with the contractual provisions.
  3. Delegates authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services to complete the activities to enable the termination. 
  4. Delegate to Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services the authority to instruct the LLP members to seek termination of Contract B and agree any other major decisions related to Contract B following the insolvency of the main building contractor, if necessary.

Supporting Documents

Contract Extension for Provision of Extra Care at Olive House.pdf
Contract Termination and Procurement Strategy for completion of Civic Campus works.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 Jun 2026
Effective from5 Jun 2026
Lead officerMo Goudah, Matthew Rumble