Decision details

CMR to approve the extension of contracts for package of enabling works and RIBA Stage 4 design development.

Summary of Decision

The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters has approved:

·       Contract extension of the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 (as amended) with Lovell Partnerships Ltd to complete the Stage 1 enabling works from 4 June 2024 to 3 October 2024. 

·       Extension of the Pre-Construction Services Agreement with Lovell Partnerships Ltd to complete the services from 4 June 2024 to 3 October 2024. 

·       Additional expenditure to the original contract sum with Lovell Partnerships Ltd in the sum of £214,164 (with uplift to be funded by scheme contingency) for completion of RIBA stage design services under the Pre-Construction Services Agreement to facilitate progressing the scheme to completion.  

·       Additional expenditure to the original contract sum with Lovell Partnerships Ltd in the sum of £1,489,100 (with uplift to be funded by scheme contingency) to complete Stage 1 enabling works to progress the scheme to completion. 

Reasons for Decision

The Carlton Dene scheme will deliver an additional 87 affordable homes towards the Council’s target of delivering truly affordable housing. 65 of the homes will be classified as ‘extra care’ and will replace the former Carlton Dene care home that did not meet modern standards for care. The remaining 22 homes will be delivered as social rented tenure.

Enabling works on the site commenced in October 2023 and are due to complete in October 2024. There has, however, been numerous unforeseen issues which have resulted in the need for additional instructions beyond the contract scope of works originally agreed, which require this decision.