Decision Details

To seek approval for the capital scheme and the award of a contract for boiler replacement works at Grove Primary School. The total project costs of the scheme are up to £409,432. £369,432 will be funded from the School’s Condition Allocation Grant (SCA) and the school will be making a contribution of £40,000 towards the project costs. The project will not be using General Fund.

This report seeks approval for the Councils contribution of £369,432.

On the 22 May 2025, the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Families;

i) Approved the project costs for boiler replacement works at Grove Primary School for the Councils contribution of £369,432.

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

iii) Approved the award of a contract for the boiler replacement works at Grove Primary School to Dodd Group (Midlands) Limited for the value of £273,792 (plus a contingency of £100,857 for any unforeseen circumstances) for a construction period of 4 months commencing in May 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 WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 2025.