Issue - meetings

Background:

This report provided details of the outline business case (OBC) regarding the proposal to expand the Will Adams Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Woodlands Road, Gillingham.

The report provided details of the eight options and recommended that option 8 be taken forward on a similar basis to option 5. This would involve the use of the recently vacated Outreach Centre which was adjacent to the PRU, with some of the facilities/provision scaled back to achieve a more affordable option. This offered the maximum compromise between budget availability and building content and would provide best value for money.

During discussion, it was noted that the Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services (Lead Member) should be consulted on the detailed design work on the preferred option.

Reasons:

Option 8 delivers the maximum compromise between budget availability and building content and provides best value for money. The cost estimates indicate that the preferred scheme, which will deliver the identified accommodation requirements, is the most cost effective solution. Accurate cost estimates will be developed during the detailed design stage and presented for approval at Gateway 1 stage. Every effort will be made to include additional elements identified during the discussions with the Headteacher and unit Staff prior to the tendering process.