The Capital Programme Manager introduced the report which summarised the procurement process and its results and sought approval to instruct the recommended contractor for alterations and refurbishment of obsolete garages at Masters’ House, Sheerness.

The Chair proposed the recommendation, which was seconded by Councillor Hayden Brawn.

The Chair invited comments from Members, which included:

·         Company ‘B’ offered the best quality score at a competitive price and it would be commonsense to award the contract to them; and

·         could the contractor be asked to engage with the company ‘Ethical Consumer’  regarding sourcing ethical materials for the project?. 

Councillor Terry Thompson moved the following amendment:  That the contractor be strongly encouraged to engage with Ethical Consumer.  This was seconded by Councillor Mark Tucker and agreed by Members.

Resolved:

(1)   That the appointment of Company ‘B’ for the alterations and refurbishment of obsolete garages at Masters’ House, Sheerness at a value of £329,730 exc. VAT be approved, and that the contractor be strongly encouraged to engage with Ethical Consumer.