A report by the Interim Director of Children’s Services described the work required to refurbish and undertake a modest amount of remodelling of the former Engineering Block at Woodchurch High School.  The remodelled facility would accommodate the schools’ Aspergers Base, Training School Specialism and also allow for Community Use.  The report set out the costs of the scheme at £262,425 and the Cabinet was asked to consider and approve the proposal.

RESOLVED: That:

(1)  the Scheme and Estimate, as presented, be accepted;

(2)  the Director of Technical Services be authorised to obtain all necessary statutory approvals for the project;

(3)  the Director of Technical Services be authorised to seek tenders for the project; and

(4)  the Interim Director of Children’s Services be requested to use his delegated powers to accept the lowest bona-fide tender and report his acceptance of the tender to Cabinet in due course, in accordance with the Council’s Procurement Policy.