To seek Cabinet approval to procure an architect led design team, as well as a principal contractor for the expansion of Tilbury Pioneer Academy from a 2FE to a form 3 FE Primary school which would provide an additional 210 school places plus the potential for an additional special need autism base. The project will have an estimated provisional total value of up to £3.0M inclusive of Architects fees and all other disbursements.

Additionally, this report provides an update on current capital projects managed by Thurrock Council which form part of the current school capital programme outlining the progress that has been achieved since the last report to Cabinet in January 2021.