Issue - meetings

Background:

This report sought permission to award a contract for the construction of affordable bungalows in Beatty Avenue, Gillingham, Kent.

The contract would deliver a development of 32 affordable homes on the site of the former Gillingham College, consisting of 23 one bedroomed bungalows and 9 two-bedroomed bungalows, along with all associated site clearance, infrastructure, external works and landscaping. These units would be completed in phases for hand-over from May 2016.

It was explained that this procurement linked to the recently revised Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2014 – 2044 and Asset Management Strategy. The cost of the scheme would be funded from borrowing created with the introduction of the HRA self-financing arrangements. The report gave details of the procurement process undertaken and the evaluation criteria. An exempt appendix contained key financial analysis and detailed procurement process tender evaluation information.

It was noted that the Procurement Board had considered this report on 25 February 2015 and supported the recommendation as set out in the report.

Reasons:

This proposed development project would both improve and add to the HRA’s existing housing stock, which will benefit existing tenants and Medway residents that qualify for affordable housing.