Asset Management Information
Local Authorities will maintain premises related information relating to
- the condition of the school premises,
where they are the responsible body for capital maintenance,
- and on the sufficiency of school places,
through undertaking assessments of school net capacity,
which can then be assessed against pupil projections incorporating housing development data.
School Managed Schemes
Formal landlord consent is required from Cheshire East Council if you are intending to self-manage the project and procure consultants and contractors directly. Email: property@cheshireeast.gov.uk Cheshire East Council’s Constitution must be followed with any contracts appropriately endorsed by the Council’s Legal Services.
The School Managed Guidance Document (PDF,2MB) is a useful reference and will assist you when considering all of the key elements that are will required when undertaking construction projects on operational premises. It provides guidance on the client’s duties under the CDM Regulations.
The Council may, depending on the scale, complexity and value of the project, introduce an additional formal monitoring service to ensure due diligence is maintained.
If a school is managing a capital scheme itself, it is their responsibility to ensure that written landlord approval has been sought and granted.
Professional Fees
If you do not yet have a specific fee agreement with a consultant, a general allowance of 15% of the cost of the works should be included to cover this element.
Statutory Fees
Your project may need planning permission and/or building regulation approval. A general allowance of 3% of the cost of the works should be included to cover this element.
Loose Furniture & Equipment/ICT
You may need to purchase some furniture and equipment or ICT equipment such as an interactive white board or you may need the white board re-positioning as part of your project. The combined cost of these two elements should not cost more than 10% of your project value.
Contingency
You may need to make an allowance for unknowns such as removal of asbestos or unforeseen ground condition issues.
The Property Projects Team in the Estates Service within Cheshire East Council can provide professional advice, access to services to support the design, development and project management of the delivery and implementation of your project. The team can support you in the overall process from inception to completion, including procuring, commissioning and managing all consultants and contractors, and ensure satisfactory compliance with Cheshire East Council’s Constitution.
Contact Debra Wrench (01270) 686110 if you would like further advice and to discuss the fees relating to this service.
Page last reviewed: 02 May 2024
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