Decision

Salford City Council – Record of Decision

I Councillor Youd, Lead Member for Finance and Support Services and chairman of the Procurement Board, accept the recommendation of the Procurement Board and in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution do hereby approve:

·     to Award the Contract forLittle Hulton Nursery Internal Refurbishment Works, as detailed in the table below:

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Title/Description of Contracted Service/Supply/Project

Little Hulton Nursery Internal Refurbishment Works

Procurement Reference numbers (DN and CR number supplied by Procurement)

S1144-113

Name of Successful Contractor

Schofield and Sons Ltd

Supplier Registration Number

(to be supplied by Procurement

02459259

Proclass Classification No.

(to be completed by procurement)

390000 – Works – Construction, Repair & Maintenance

Type of organisation

(to be supplied by Procurement)

Private Limited Company

Status of Organisation

(to be supplied by Procurement)

SME

Contract Value (£)

£378,072.00  construction costs

Total contract value £ (including extensions)

£437,000.00 total project value including surveys, professional fees and associated works

Contract Duration

12 Weeks

Contract Start Date

03/02/2026

Contract End Date

24/04/2026

Optional Extension Period 1

months

Optional Extension Period 2

months

Who will approve each Extension Period?

Executive Director (extension < £150k)

Contact Officer (Name & number)

Adam Vanden

Lead Service Group

Children's Services

How the contract was procured?

(to be supplied by procurement)

ITT

Framework Details (where applicable)

(procurement body, framework reference & title, start/ end date

Minor Building Works Framework, Lot 1

Funding Source

Capital Programme

Ethical Contractor (EC): Mayor’s Employment Charter

Yes

EC: Committed to sign The Mayor’s Employment Charter

N/A

EC: Committed to the principles outlined in the Mayor’s Employment charter

N/A

EC: Accredited Living Wage Employer

Yes

EC: Committed to becoming Accredited Living wage Employer

N/A

The Reasons: are for the refurbishment and remodelling of the children’s centre to create a specialist SEND hub.

Options considered and rejected were: None. All procedures are in accordance with normal contractual standing orders.

Assessment of Risk: High

Failure to complete the works within the timescales could result in the city council failing to provide sufficient school places.

The source of funding is: SEND Capital.

Legal Advice obtained - Tony Hatton, Solicitor, 13.01.2026

When commissioning contracts for the procurement of goods, services, or the execution of works, the Council must comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) (for contracts and frameworks let before 28th February 2025) and its own Contractual Standing Orders (CSO’s), failing which a contract may be subject to legal challenge from an aggrieved provider. CSO’s stipulate that where a suitable framework agreement exists, this must be used unless there is an auditable reason not to. The proposed award of contract follows a tender exercise by mini competition in accordance with the Minor Building Works Framework, Lot 1.

The Council will need to have followed the procedure set out in the framework agreement for mini competition to ensure that the procurement process is compliant. Five companies from the framework suppliers submitted a tender, and the bid has been evaluated on the most economically advantageous tender basis in line with the published procedure resulting in the proposed award of the contract to Schofield and Sons Ltd. The procurement procedures therefore appear roust and compliant with the requirements of the Council’s CSO’s and PCR.

Financial Advice obtained - Adam Mozley, Accountant, 14.01.2026

The Procurement Board report requests the approval to award the contract for the internal refurbishment of Little Hulton Nursery to Schofield and Sons Ltd. The works consist of developing a SEND hub for children with more complex needs, such as high-level ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition).

The total cost of the contract comes to £437,000 which consists of £378,072 of construction costs and £58,928 of professional fees. The funding source will be met by the SEND grant allocation which has been awarded to the City Council. The scheme is recognised within the Children’s Services Capital Programme.

Procurement Advice obtained - Daniel Cunliffe, Category Manager, Procurement Team

The project has been procured by the use of SCC own Minor Building Works Framework Lot 1 inviting all companies under this Lot by means of mini competition. This is a compliant route to market that conforms with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Council’s Contractual Standing Orders.

As part of the Council's budget challenges, the service group should consider efficiencies, and enhanced contract management KPI’s as part of this contract.

HR Advice obtained: N/A.

Climate Change Implications obtained - Building Surveying & Facilities Management Team

No significant Climate Change implications in this project.  All projects are developed to meet or exceed current legislation and requirements to energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets. Projects are required to support the Council’s objectives of becoming carbon neutral by 2038.

The works will be programmed to minimise the traffic impact in the area. Any waste materials will be removed and taken to a transfer station for systematic sorting and recycling to ensure minimal landfill waste.

Sustainability plans would be targeted to also align with opportunities to continue to deliver social value outcomes.

The following documents have been used to assist the decision process:

·     Report to Procurement Board titled Approval to Award the Contract for Little Hulton Nursery Internal Refurbishment Works dated 26th January 2026

Contact Officer: Adam Vanden

Telephone number:

·     This matter is not subject to consideration by another Lead Member.

·     The appropriate Scrutiny Committee to call-in the decision is the Growth and Prosperity Scrutiny Panel and Overview and Scrutiny Board.

Signed:    Cllr J Youd         Dated:    26 January 2026.

             Lead Member

FOR DEMOCRATIC SERVICES USE ONLY

*         This decision was published on 26 January 2026.

*         This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on 2 February 2026 unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.