URL: https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1531

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing - Deputy Leader

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Approval to award contract for the main contractor for the construction of 9 dwellings as part of HRA Land Review Phase 4

Content:   That the Cabinet Member:   1. Approves the appointment of Auburn Group, in accordance with the outcome of the procurement exercise, to act as the main contractor for the construction of 9 Council homes in Lundy Close (St Laurence ward) and delegate to the Executive Director for Environment & Place, the authority to finalise the details of the contract.   To progress the HRA Phase 4 project by appointing a main contractor through a competitive tendering process.   To facilitate the construction of 9 affordable housing units, increasing the city’s affordable housing stock and reducing housing pressures.   Working toward climate objectives by providing high quality energy efficient homes Not to make the award. This would leave the Council without a contractor to undertake the required works. Resulting in reputational damage related to the withdrawal of the tender process and the forgoing of any meaningful progress towards the Council’s stated objectives relating to housing and sustainability. 

Date of Decision: November 10, 2025