Decision details

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RESOLVED:

1.      That the business case for the project to expand The Oakwood School by 300 additional places, at a total cost as set out in the submitted report, be approved.

2.      That the arrangements by which a variation of up to a percentage of the total value, as set out in the report, may be agreed by the Deputy Chief Executive and Strategic Director for Children, Schools and Families in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education, the Cabinet Member for Property and Business Services and the Leader of the Council be agreed.

3.    That the authority to approve the award of contracts for works be delegated to the Chief Property Officer in consultation with the Leader of the Council, Cabinet Member for Education, Head of Procurement and Section 151 Officer when a competitive tender was procured through the new Orbis Construction Framework be agreed.

4.    That the Cabinet Member for Education write a letter of thanks, from the Cabinet, to the Leader of Reigate and Banstead Council.

Reason for Decision

The proposal delivers and supports the Authority’s statutory obligation to provide necessary school places to meet the needs of the population in Reigate and Banstead Borough.