Award of Contract to Construct the new Balgores Special School

March 11, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approved the award of a £38,552,461 contract to Galliford Try Ltd for the construction of the new Balgores Special School, subject to planning approvals.

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Purpose

This decision seeks permission to award the
contract for the construction of a new Special Educational Needs
School at Balgores Field

Decision

Report Title: Award of the Main Contract
for the Construction of Balgores Special School
 
Presented by: Councillor Oscar Ford
(Cabinet Member, Children’s Services)
 
Cabinet:
 
1)        
Approved the award of a JCT Design and Build Contract (with
LBH Amendments) to Galliford Try Ltd for the construction of the
new special educational needs school on Balgores Field, Balgores
Lane, Romford, for the value of £ 38,552,461, subject to
grant of Planning Approvals as set out within this report; and
 
2)        
Agreed to enter into all associated documentation.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm on March 11, 2026

Supporting Documents

5.4 Appendix D - Images of the Proposed Development.pdf
5.0 Award of Contract to Construct Balgores.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date11 Mar 2026
Effective from19 Mar 2026
Subject to call-inYes