Issue details
To enter Pre-construction Service Agreement for the development of the former Monkscroft School Site
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/03/2026
Decision due: 6 Mar 2026 by Cabinet Member Major Developments and Housing Delivery
Contact: Paul Minnis, Director of Major Development and Regeneration Email: [email protected].
Consultation process
The site and associated development proposals have been discussed at the overarching governance structure overseeing the CBC’s affordable homes programme, which includes the Strategic Housing Delivery Group (SHDG) and Cabinet Member Housing Working Group (CMHWG).
Procurement strategies have been discussed with the Affordable Housing Project Board, which is being reported to 3 times a year; Cabinet Lead and several members of the Leadership Team sit on that Board.
Further, Cabinet Lead for Major Development and Housing Delivery is briefed once a month, Senior Leadership Team 3 times a year, and full briefing to Leader of the Cabinet every month.
CBC identify the redevelopment of the Monkscroft school site as one of the key priorities for the council, and the appointment of the Design and Build Construction contractor is central to realising this aim.
The procurement exercise has been completed working closely with Publica Procurement and assistance from One Legal and legal firm Ashfords LLP
Regular reporting will continue via the current governance arrangements for new supply including the affordable housing project board, Cabinet/Council as required and discussions between CBC officers and senior management.
Finance Comments: The budget for the Pre-construction service agreement (PCSA) and subsequent Design and Build contract required to redevelop this site is set out within the HRA Capital Programme Budget approved by Council on 27 February 2026. In accordance with the schedule of delegations approved by Cabinet (March 2020), approval will be sought from the Cabinet Member Housing to award the contract to the favourable contractor. The required budget for redevelopment of this site was included in the 4-year capital budget proposals presented to Council on 27 February 2026. The terms of the appointment with the preferred contractor are such that payment for services will be made upon successful completion of key milestones, via payment upon completion of stages throughout the duration of the contract. Payments will be made in arrears for services completed. Signed : Jon Whitlock
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