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Status:
Implemented
Title:
Full Business Case - New Build SEN Resource Base at Prince Albert School
Include item on Forward Plan
Yes
Is Key Decision
Yes
Item Contains Exempt/Private Reports
No
Reference:
016295/2026
Urgent Decision - Not in Forward Plan
No
Details for Agenda Sheet

Report of the Executive Director, Children and Families

 

Implementation Date (not before meeting on)
Tue 28 Apr 2026
Purpose
There is currently a high demand for additional school places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the City of Birmingham. There is a large shortfall in available Secondary places amongst Birmingham’s schools to safely educate this cohort of children.
The proposed Resource Base will increase the capacity available at Prince Albert High School and enable the school to take on 56 SEND pupils.
Key Portfolio
Children Young People and Families
Decision Maker
Chief Officer Decision Maker
Strategic Director Children and Families
Reason For Key Decision
Capital in excess of (or making savings in excess of) £1m
Relevant Documents
Decision Type:
Committee
Decision Maker:
Cabinet
Directorate
Children and Families
Other Information
Private Reason
Decision Outcome

On 28 April 2026 Cabinet:-

 

(i)             Approved the project costs for the new build SEN Resource Base at Prince Albert High School. This is inclusive of £125,047 professional fees and £108,541 Education Infrastructure capitalisation fees;

 

(ii)            Approved the Full Business Case appended to this report (Appendix 1, to the report);

 

(iii)           Noted that a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) has been entered into with Interclass plc for the design stage and main works costing for the value of £161,056 and approved under Award Report on 10 July 2025;

 

(iv)           Delegated authority to the Interim Executive Director of Children and Families in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) and the City Solicitor (or their delegates) to award the contract for New Build SEN Resource Base at Prince Albert High School to Interclass Plc; and

 

(v)            Delegated authority to the City Solicitor (or their delegate) to execute and complete all necessary documents to give effect to the above decisions.

 

THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS 1600 HOURS ON TUESDAY 5 MAY 2026.
Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:
No
Decision Options:

Additional Information

Reg 10
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Wards

Perry Barr

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Decision History

Date & Time CreatedUser Full NameStatus DescriptionDetails
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 Page 1 of 3, items 1 to 10 of 22.
25/03/2026 15:12:33Charlie BirrellBusiness Item Created 
25/03/2026 15:12:33Charlie BirrellCommittee AddedCabinet
25/03/2026 15:12:33Charlie BirrellMeeting Added12/05/2026 10:00AM
25/03/2026 15:13:17Charlie BirrellWard AddedPerry Barr
25/03/2026 15:15:07Charlie BirrellMeeting Added28/04/2026 10:00AM
25/03/2026 15:15:18Charlie BirrellMeeting Deleted12/05/2026 10:00AM
25/03/2026 15:16:11Charlie BirrellStatus ChangedDecision Proposed [2]
25/03/2026 15:17:11Charlie BirrellGeneral Details Edited 
20/04/2026 17:26:51Mandeep MarwahaGeneral Details Edited 
20/04/2026 17:28:33Mandeep MarwahaGeneral Details Edited 

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