Decision details

To enter into a contract with Dean Martin Contractor Ltd for the purposes of constructing self-binding gravel paths in King George V playing field to the value of £12,355.

The Green space team are working in partnership with the Friends of King George V playing field to secure funding and construct a footpath around the whole perimeter of the playing field, to support the needs of the community and usage of the space. This contractor is part of the first phase which focusses on the three-priority muddy, high usage areas. The preferred contractor’s tender value was £7,170. The bill of quantity rates will be used to extend the sections of footpaths and get the best value out of the first phase project budget of £12,355.
Funding is broken down as follows:
• The Friends of King George V were successfully awarded £9,855 from the Councils Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) towards the construction of sections of self-binding gravel footpaths around the playing field. The Council is delivering the project on behalf of the Friends Group and therefore the CIL funding is being passed to the Green Space team.
• CBC’s Green space team revenue (£2.5k) budget 2023/24.
An In-tend procurement process has been undertaken and following the receipt of 5 bids Dean Martin Contractors Ltd were selected. This decision notice provides the relevant authority to enter into a contract with the contractor.

Not entering into this contract may result in delays and the Friends Group having to give back the CIL funding to the council.

A circular footpath around the playing field has been supported by the community following masterplan consultations over 7 years ago and we have been waiting for funding opportunities to deliver it. The first phase focuses on high priority and usage areas. The areas have become muddy due to park run, an increase in dog walkers and other activities. The Friends of King George V have secured funding for these sections of footpath and fully support the project.