Decision details

Approve an increase in the 2013/14 Capital Programme for additional Targeted Basic Needs grant monies

Resolved to RECOMMEND:  (to Council)

That the 2013/14 Capital Programme be adjusted to include £9.583m Targeted Basic Needs Programme (TBNP) funding and the 2014/15 and 2015/16 Programmes be agreed as part of the budget setting process.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)               the additional funding of £34.3m secured through the Targeted Basic Needs Programme (TBNP) process be noted;

(2)               the procurement and implementation of contracts to the value of £60m be delegated to the Corporate Director of Children and Families, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children and Schools and the Portfolio Holder for Property and Major Contracts, subject to none of the additional funding being spent prior to the Council approval of the amended budget;

(3)               it be noted that in order to minimise risk and meet the tight deadline conditions of the TNBP funding, officers would use the Council’s Major Works, Maintenance and Repairs Framework Contract with Keepmoat together with existing Major Works Frameworks established by other Public Buying Organisation(s) to deliver the projects.

Reason for Recommendation/Decision:  To increase the amount in the Council’s Capital Programme for 2013/14 and carry out the procurement process to deliver the projects within tight timescales.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member / Dispensation Granted:  None.

[Call-in does not apply to the recommendation to Council and where the item has been noted.]