Decision details

To convert a residential property owned by OCC into a Children’s Home to fulfil grant funding conditions from Department for Education (DfE) under match funding agreement. The property will accommodate 2 children as well as adult carers.

To give effect to the award of and to enter into a contract under seal for the provision of construction works including contractor’s design to convert a residential property into a Children’s Home at Willow Bank, Sutton Lane, Sutton, Witney, OX29 5RY, for the value of £848,599.75 (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 program and risked not achieving the DfE delivery deadline. The Contractor has been awarded 2 previous contracts under the program, therefore, fully understands the standard specification.