Decision Details

To update on progress of the Schools’ Basic Need (BN) Capital Programme and Schools’ Condition Allocation (SCA) Programme and seek approval for the future Basic Need, Schools Condition Allocation and High Needs Provision Programme

• Capital in excess of £1m

On 19 March 2024, Cabinet:-

1. Noted the progress on the delivery of the Schools’ Condition Programme and Schools’ Basic Need Capital Programme, as outlined in the report;

    

2. Approved the OBC for the Schools’ Condition (SCA) Programme (Appendix 2, to the report) and the anticipated allocation of up to £14.000m for the delivery of this programme;

    

3. Approved the OBC for the Schools’ Basic Need (BN) Programme (which includes the High Needs Provision Allocation for SEND places) (Appendix 3, to the report) for the delivery of this programme;

    

4. Approved the procurement strategy for the Basic Need and Schools’ Condition Allocation schemes above the procurement governance threshold of £0.250m (ex VAT) and delegates the award of contract to the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families in consultation with the Strategic Director for Children and Families;

    

5. Approved the allocation of £3.000m of Basic Need Grant for the development of Feasibility Studies, to include undertaking surveys, detailed design and planning, to inform Full Business Cases (FBC) in order to deliver the Basic Need and High Needs Provision Programme;

    

6. Noted that in dual funded projects, approval will only be sought for the Council’s contribution to the cost of the project;

    

7. Authorised the City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer to negotiate, execute, seal and complete all necessary documents to give effect to the above decisions.

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