Purpose

The Speedwell House project was re-baselined for both cost and programme against the revised scope in November 2025 (refurbishment and remodelling of existing building). The revised design avoids work in the ground therefore removes the risk of archaeology discovery.
To achieve both budget and programme it has been determined that an Early Works package needs to be instructed to enable construction work to commence early and in advance of full business case approval.

The key benefits to the instruction of these early works include avoidance of a delay of up to 4 month to completion, and, placing early orders for several large packages will help to reduce the impact of inflation caused by the Middle East situation.

Decision

Recommendations approved.