Decision details

Award of property contract for Adult Social Care’s Supported Living Programme

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Procurement processes, through competitive selection have demonstrated that Westridge Construction provide value, experience, and resources to deliver this project. The tendered value is in line with the pre-tender estimate and within the approved budget. The decision allows the Contract to be awarded for the works to proceed to delivery.

Decision:

East Sussex County Council aim to increase the range of settled accommodation available for adults with a learning disability in East Sussex. Appropriate funding has been approved allowing remodelling of the Beckley Close and Cregg Na Ba bungalows. Each will provide Supported Living for 6 adults with learning disabilities. The tender process is concluded and with the award of contract to Westridge Construction, works are anticipated to complete in December 2023.

Alternative options considered:

The contractor was selected according to Procurement standard processes, in terms of value, experience and resources to deliver the project.

Publication date: 15/06/2023

Date of decision: 15/06/2023

Effective from: 22/06/2023