Issue details

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/02/2020

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The completion of both the competitive tender process, and the design of a Direct Delivery Model is likely to take at least six months. Either route will require a mobilisation period of at least three months, which leaves just three months contingency for any issues which may arise along the way.

The Council is under a contractual obligation with Homes England to complete and start to occupy the hostel by the end of March 2021. Commencing the design of alternative delivery routes immediately will allow sufficient time for a provider to mobilise in advance of this date, and be party to key decisions during the final stages of the build, including the types of furniture, fixtures and fittings, and well as finalise operational logistics of running the hostel. Failure to complete and start to occupy the hostel by the end of March 2021 will put £2m funding at risk, which is 50% of the cost of construction.

Decision due: 26 02 2020 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Housing

Contact: David Birley, Housing Strategy and Policy Manager Email: d.birley@spelthorne.gov.uk.