Decision details

To advise on the outcome of the recent tender exercise in respect of the disposal of the above site to a new owner / operator, subject to conditions relating to continued use by the adjoining primary school and the local community.

RESOLVED - That:
Accept the tender from Pinnacle Learning Trust / Sixth Form College. The authority to agree the final terms with both Oldham Sixth Form College and St Margaret’s School is delegated to the Interim Director of Economy

Option 1 - The Council accepts the tender from Pinnacle Learning Trust / Sixth Form College In accordance with the officer scoring as shown in Appendix 1.
Option 2 - (ii)To seek to negotiate a compromise arrangement involving the two highest scoring tenderers ie Pinnacle Learning Trust / Sixth Form College and Oldham College. It is understood however that this may be difficult to achieve given the competitive nature of the two colleges.
Option 3 - The Council withdraws from the tender exercise with a view to re-considering its position and re-procuring at a later date. This option would put the Council at risk of a great deal of reputational damage and adverse publicity.

Option 2 - (ii)To seek to negotiate a compromise arrangement involving the two highest scoring tenderers ie Pinnacle Learning Trust / Sixth Form College and Oldham College. It is understood however that this may be difficult to achieve given the competitive nature of the two colleges.
Option 3 - The Council withdraws from the tender exercise with a view to re-considering its position and re-procuring at a later date. This option would put the Council at risk of a great deal of reputational damage and adverse publicity.

Consultation with: Finance, Legal, Regen, Ward Councillors, Property, Leader, Directors