URL: https://councillors.knowsley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8223

Decision Maker: Executive Director Resources (Stephan Van Arendsen)

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to seek approval, in accordance with Contract Procedure Rule Schedule 1 6.5.2 (iv) for the award of a JCT Minor Works 2024 with amendments be awarded to Wrightspace Limited for the Modular Building Installation at Knowsley Central School, Huyton.    The reason for the decision is that a compliant procurement exercise has been undertaken in accordance with Contract Procedure Rule 6 and the winning bidder has been identified as providing the most advantageous offer to the Council.  

Content: The purpose of this report is to seek approval, in accordance with Contract Procedure Rule Schedule 1 6.5.2 (iv) for the award of a JCT Minor Works 2024 with amendments be awarded to Wrightspace Limited for the Modular Building Installation at Knowsley Central School, Huyton.    The reason for the decision is that a compliant procurement exercise has been undertaken in accordance with Contract Procedure Rule 6 and the winning bidder has been identified as providing the most advantageous offer to the Council.   (i)       That, in accordance with Contract Procedure Rule Schedule 1 6.5.2 (iv) a JCT Minor Works 2024 with amendments be awarded to Wrightspace Limited for the Modular Building Installation at Knowsley Central School, Huyton.    (ii)       That STAR Procurement, Assets Service and Legal Services be authorised to make the necessary arrangements for the issue of the relevant contract documentation.   Do Nothing: This option was considered and rejected because a failure to award the contract would result in the school not being able to offer much needed in-borough special educational needs pupil places.   Deliver In House: This option was considered and rejected as the Council does not have the skills to deliver this work in house.  

Date of Decision: June 18, 2026