Decision details

Redevelopment of Harper House - appointment of contractor

Decision Maker: Group Head Place, Protection and Prosperity

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To appoint the preferred contractor to undertake works to redevelop Harper House.
To appoint a structural warranty provider.

Reasons for the decision:

To improve the quality and quantum of accommodation within the Borough for vulnerable homeless households.
To take advantage of a time-limited grant funding programme.
The appointed contractor' programme would be compliant with requirements to secure Homes England funding.
To spread the Council's risk by limiting exposure to any one contractor.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - To appoint the preferred contractor
Option 2 - To appoint an alternative contractor

Publication date: 18/02/2020

Date of decision: 27/11/2019