The Director of Regeneration and Place has approved the award of a contract to J. Freeley Limited (Company Number 01719179) to undertake the Demolition and Site Clearance of Former Co-Op Store at 100 New Chester Road, Premises at 104 – 124 New Chester Road, Woodhead Street Public Convenience and 43 Grove Street, New Ferry, Wirral, CH62 5AX, in accordance with Procure Partnerships PCR 2015 compliant Framework, Demolition £50K - £1M, following a single stage competitive tendering exercise at a contract value of £394,315.00 for a contract period of 14 weeks.

A compliant procurement process has been facilitated in accordance with procure partnerships PCR 2015 compliant framework.

The disused former Co-Op Store at 100 New Chester Road and properties at 104 – 124 New Chester Road, Public Convenience at Wood Head Street and Premises at 43 Grove Street New Ferry, have been vacant for many years and attract regular vandalism. These buildings are located on two key redevelopment sites which are required for the delivery of the New Ferry Regeneration Plan. It will also support the Council’s delivery of housing in accordance with Policy RA 11 in the draft Local Plan. Planning approval is in place for 43 new homes on these sites.

This is being funded from the approved capital programme, Strategic Acquisition Fund for New Ferry.

None considered. This land is required to support the regeneration of New Ferry and the Council have entered into a development agreement with its preferred development partner Regenda, who will redevelop the cleared sites with affordable housing.