Solihull Council selects BAM PPP

BAM PPP has been appointed Preferred Bidder for Solihull Council 74 million pound BSF project.

BAM PPP has been appointed Preferred Bidder for Solihull Council 74 million pound BSF project.

With a build value of around £74 million, the BAM "One-Stop-Shop" approach to integrated project delivery has BAM PPP providing the equity requirement; and sister companies HBG Construction undertaking the design and construction of the new build schools, landscaping and sports facilities; and HBG Facilities Management providing hard and soft facilities management services.

This announcement builds on the agreement reached earlier in the year with RM for a £6million ICT contract which will transform the learning experience for Solihull's pupils, covering smart whiteboards, a school management system, a 'learning environment' which is a workspace for students and teachers, as well as internet telephone (VoIP) service.

The four-school scheme will deliver cutting edge design solutions for the reprovision of Smith's Wood School (1400 pupils), Park Hall School (1400 pupils), Archbishop Grimshaw School (1400 pupils) and Lanchester School and Pupil Referral Unit (90 pupils).

Archbishop Grimshaw is a traditionally funded design and build, with the other three schools funded through PFI.

The phased building programme commences in March 2007 with Park Hall, Archbishop Grimshaw and Lanchester Schools operational in September 2008 and Smith's Wood operational in September 2009.

Facilities management services include, cleaning, security, helpdesk, waste management, building and services management, landscape maintenance, and sports pitch management.

The Council will continue to provide catering services to the new schools.

The Solihull BSF programme provides an excellent opportunity for BAM PPP and Solihull Council to work in partnership and deliver first class learning environments through innovative and flexible educational designs that will inspire aspiration and achievement in the new schools.

The new environments will enable 21st Century teaching practices and help raise attainment levels.

Commendations and quotes: Councillor Ken Meeson, Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Services, Solihull Council said: "We are looking forward to working closely with BAM PPP to develop their proposal, which will provide first-rate schools and help us continue on our journey transforming secondary education in North Solihull".

Andrew Robertson, Deputy Chief Executive of Partnerships for Schools, said: "We congratulate Solihull on choosing their preferred bidder for this BSF project, and look forward to working with the Council and BAM PPP on the renewal of these secondary schools".

"The Council has already demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and partnership working in the building of Forest Oak and Merstone, which were quick wins for the BSF programme".

"The same commitment to these key aspects of BSF will no doubt be evident in their future plans.".

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