East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is taking
action to provide sufficient places for the increases in pupils
with Special Education Needs (SEN) and particularly the demand for
special school places and high cost independent placements. This
includes the construction of a new special school in Hailsham. The
new school will be built to accommodate 80 pupils, ages 4 –
16 years old.
The tender received six bids and although some contractors came
through with more competitive prices, their overall scores from all
three elements combined (Quality, Commercial & Social Value)
did not exceed Wilmott Dixon’s and this resulted in their
rejection.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/10/2018
Decision due: 3 Oct 2018 by Chief Operating Officer
Contact: Emma Law, Head of Programmes and Projects Email: Emma.Law@eastsussex.gov.uk.