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Design & Cost (DCR) and Tender Acceptance Report (TAR) seeking approval of construction works and associated fees associated with phase two works at the former Shakespeare Primary school (now known as the East SILC Roger Cannon Site) to make it suita

11/02/2021 - Design & Cost (DCR) and Tender Acceptance Report (TAR) seeking approval of construction works and associated fees associated with phase two works at the former Shakespeare Primary school (now known as the East SILC Roger Cannon Site) to make it suita

The Director of Children and Families:

  I.  In respect of Phase 1 of the conversion works at the East SILC Roger Cannon Site:

a.  Notes that approval to expend £1,046,810.26 was obtained in July 2020 under reference D52120 for works covered under Phase 1.

b.  Notes that the works covered under Phase 1 are now complete and final accounts are being prepared.

  II.  In respect of Phase 2 of the conversion works at the East SILC Roger Cannon Site:

a.  Approves the expenditure of £2,518,237.34 from capital scheme number  32737 / SHA / PH2 BASIC NEED 2019 (as detailed in this report) in respect of capital works and related costs and fees for the Phase 2.

b.  Approves the tender submitted by Investors in the Community (Leeds Schools) Limited in the sum of £2,075,760.54

c.  Approves the deed of variation of the PFI project agreement to be entered into between the City Council and Investors in the Community (Leeds Schools) Limited, noting the pursuant to this deed, the City Council shall pay:

·  £1,599,694.06 in capital costs;

·  Up to £476,066.48 in fees and costs.

·  An increase in the unitary charge payable under the PFI project agreement of £50,770.25 (indexed) per annum.

  together with any other related documents (including without limitation a collateral warranty from M G  Builders (UK) Limited and a new governing body agreement with the Governing Body of the East SILC Roger Cannon Site).

d.  Notes that the capital works for Phase 2 will be delivered by M G Builders (UK) Limited pursuant to a JCT Design & Build Contract 2016 with Investors in the Community (Leeds Schools) Limited.

  III.  Notes that upon completion of the works covered under Phase 2, the East SILC Roger Cannon Site will be able to accommodate up to 100 secondary school age children with SEND

  IV.  Notes that the scheme will be funded from the Learning Places Programme fund.

Notes that the officers responsible for implementation are the Head of Service Learning Systems (Children and Families) and the Head of Programmes and Projects (City Development).