Decision Details

To seek approval for the capital scheme and the award of a contract for electrical works at Nelson Primary School. The total project costs of the scheme are up to £531,801 and will be funded from the School’s Condition Allocation Grant (SCA). The project will not be using General Fund.

On the 27 May 2025, the Cabinet Member Children, Young People & Families;  

i) Approved the project costs for electrical works at Nelson Primary School at a total project cost of up to £531,801.

ii) Approved the Full Business Case appended to this report.

iii) Approved the award of a contract for the electrical works at Nelson Primary School for the value of £451,126 (plus a contingency of £45,000 for any unforeseen circumstances) to Dodd Group (Midland) Limited for a construction period of 3 months commencing in July 2025; and

iv) Authorised the Interim City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer to execute and complete all necessary documents to give effect to the above recommendations.

THE DEADLINE FOR CALL-IN IS 1600 HOURS ON FRIDAY 30 MAY 2025.