Decision

The Assistant Director – Corporate Assets, Fleet & Capital Programme has decided to award the contract for Phase 2 Roofing works at Askam Village School.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves awarding a contract for Phase 2 Roofing works at Askam Village School.

topline: The Assistant Director – Corporate Assets, Fleet & Capital Programme has decided to award the contract for Phase 2 Roofing works at Askam Village School.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves routine maintenance and improvement of a school building.

affected_stakeholders: ["Askam Village School", "Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors And Engineers) Limited", "Align Property Partners (APP)"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://westmorlandandfurness.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=153

Decision Maker: Assistant Director – Corporate Assets, Fleet & Capital Programme

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report seeks authorisation from the Decision Makers to award the contract for Phase 2 Roofing works at Askam Village School, Lots Road, Askam–in–Furness, LA16 7DA

Content: This report seeks authorisation from the Decision Makers to award the contract for Phase 2 Roofing works at Askam Village School, Lots Road, Askam–in–Furness, LA16 7DA Approve the award of the contract for Roofing works Phase 2 at Askam Village School, Askam – in – Furness to Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors And Engineers) Limited, St Ninians Road, Upperby, Carlisle, CA2 4NE, for the sum of £78,140.00 + VAT.   Accept the total project cost of £101,644 .51 + VAT. The total includes fees of 7.08% (£5,532.31) for Align Property Partners (APP) as principal designer, 3% (£2,344.20) internal project management fee and 20% (£15,628.00) contingency sum to manage any unforeseen change in scope uncovered in progressing the works.   Proceed with the project as planned to maintain and improve the school fabric and protect the internal learning environment.

Date of Decision: June 23, 2025