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September 2010 - Contract signed for Ftc design and build. Demolition started on the main spine block. For photos of the progress, see the ftc photo gallery.
September 2010 - Consultation session held for pupils, staff and local residents to view initial proposals to re-build the St Lawrence Academy. Further work on the scheme will continue with the aim of submitting a planning application later in Autumn 2010. View the images of the initial proposals for The St Lawrence Academy.
July 2010 - Government confirms that North Lincs BSF programme unaffected by funding review. Design and procurement work continues at Ftc and the St Lawrence Academy. Staff workshops held at Frederick Gough and St Bede’s.
June 2010 - Government announces BSF funding review.Brumby Engineering College new sports hall handed over and new science and technology building progressing well. Melior new build making good progress. Ftc Discover 4 build agreed to proceed for September 2010 occupation.
April 2010 - ftc new build and refurbishment outline plan agreed and outline planning application submitted.
November 2009 - Contract signed for Melior Community College design and build contract, and temporary access road created.
August 2009 - Demolition of Shetland buildings at Brumby and preparation of foundations for new sports hall.
July 2009 - On 21 July 2009 contracts were signed between the council and the consortium (named Engage North Lincolnshire Ltd) to create a Local Education Partnership(LEP) to deliver BSf to the Scunthorpe schools. This includes an ICT contract for seven schools, a facilities management agreement for six schools, a Strategic Partnering Agreement and the Brumby Engineering College design and build contract.
Works commenced at Brumby Engineering College to provide temporary classrooms for the school during construction.
March 2009 - North Lincolnshire has selected its preferred bidder for BSF. A joint venture consortium led by May Gurney Ltd was chosen following a detailed evaluation of submissions from two bidders, following close of dialogue at the end of January. The decision was made by Cllr Tony Gosling, cabinet member for Children's Services. This decision is subject to the normal scrutiny arrangements and is scheduled to be implemented on 9 April 2009.
The next steps are for the detailed contracts to be finalised between the council and preferred bidder, following which the Local Education Partnership will be formed. The LEP will deliver the capital investment and subsequent maintenance services for 7 Scunthorpe secondary schools. It is expected that the LEP will be in place by July 2009.