This decision is delegated to officers under Part 4.4 of the Constitution: all executive functions except those in Parts 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7 are delegated to officers in the senior management structure.

To make a direct contract award to ODS for a total value of £153k (£139k for remedial works and £14k for consultancy costs)as per Part 19.11 of the Council’s Constitution: ‘Commissioning Oxford Direct Services Limited for one off capital schemes’.

The price for these works has been cost validated by an independent Quantity Surveyor (Burroughs). “(We) therefore confirm that we believe these prices fall into the acceptable level of pricing, on the basis that ODS will use Greenford's to carry out the works.”

The asset is in a poor state of disrepair and is in a well-used public green space. The work is necessary to bring the asset back to a good condition and will prevent further deterioration to the surrounding assets.  The decision will also allow improvements to health and safety.  The option selected provided the best value for money with the information provided.

The option not to undertake the works was rejected, as it would not allow the required improvements to be made.  The option selected provided the best value for money.

Decision taken by Jane Winfield, Head of Corporate Property in consultation with Emma Jackman, Head of Law and Governance and Nigel Kennedy, Head of Financial Services.