What have we achieved?
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Obtained
outline planning consent for the scheme. |
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Been
the subject of a positive internal audit report
which examined the procedures and controls in place
in advance of the selection of preferred private
sector partner. |
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Continued
mentoring by the Office of Government Commerce
(OGC) resulting in an encouraging Gateway Three
report. |
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Selected
our preferred private sector partner following
an intense period of bidding by and evaluation
of our three shortlisted consortia. |
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Commenced intense
negotiations with our preferred private sector
partner. |
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Continued
stakeholder consultation and involvement to ensure
the designs reflect the stakeholders’ aspirations. |
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Hosted a successful
one-day conference for local authorities, attracting
delegates from throughout Wales and England. |
What do our Service Users
think?
“Since the PFI team was formally set up the
emphasis has been on consultation with the stakeholders.
During the process of selecting the preferred bidder
the school was involved in a professional manner. The
plans currently being finalised by the preferred bidder
have evolved through this process and the staff therefore
feel a sense of ownership, which is pleasing.”
Bryan James, Headteacher, Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen
“We see this as a good project, well managed and well focused to achieve
the aims of the Authority”.
Office of Government Commerce (OGC), Gateway Three report, conclusion
“The PFI team are the main link between the school and the private sector.
They have ensured a high level of consultation between the private sector,
school staff and the governing body. They have a thorough knowledge of the PFI
process and have assisted us on the learning curve we found ourselves on when
embarking
on this exciting project. We appreciate their patience, courtesy, and understanding
which underlines the professionalism brought to the whole process.”
Elwyn Hughes, Headteacher, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg