Decision details

To convert a residential property owned by OCC into a Children’s Home to fulfill grant funding conditions from Department for Education (DfE) under match funding agreement. The property will accommodate 4 children and adult carers. 

To give effect to the award of and to enter into a contract under seal for the provision of Construction Services including contractor’s design to convert a residential property into a Children’s Home at Oathill Lodge, Enstone, Chipping Norton, OX7 4ED, for the value of £1,128,566.41 (excluding VAT).

To meet the delivery deadline agreed with DfE for completion of home.

Competitively tendering the project was considered, however, this would have extended the programme and risked not achieving the DfE delivery deadline.