Oncology

Summary

A request was made for the total cost and contractor details regarding the conversion of Ward 5 for an oncology unit. The authority disclosed the current funding figure and the appointed contractor but noted that the final total cost cannot be determined until the works are completed.

Key Facts

• The total cost of the Ward 5 conversion cannot be known until the completion of the works.
• The current known figure for the project is £1,054,704.30, including contributions from DOI and others.
• Island developers SCS (Stuart Clague Services) were appointed as the contractors.
• The contractor was appointed on 18th December 2018 following an open procurement process.
• Construction works commenced on 7th January 2019.

Data Disclosed

• £1,054,704.30
• 18th December 2018
• 7th January 2019
• 3rd January 2019
• 1st February 2019
• 7th January 2019
• 687978

Original Request

How much will the conversion of Ward 5 cost in total? Who is the Contractor?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive: Malcolm Couch Freedom of Information Team DHSC Digital Cronk Coar Strang IM4 4RJ

(01624) 642621 dhsc@foi.gov.im Website: www.gov.im/dhsc

Our ref: 687978 1st February 2019

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on the 7th January 2019 which states:

“Question 1: How much will the conversion of Ward 5 cost in total? Question 2: Who is the Contractor?"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find some of the information that you have requested. I have detailed below the information that is held. Question 1: How much will the conversion of Ward 5 cost in total? The figure for the total cost cannot be known until the completion of the works however we can provide the following figure of £1,054,704.30 which includes amounts from DOI and other contributors.

Question 2: Who is the Contractor? Island developers SCS (Stuart Clague Services) were appointed contractors for the project on the 18th December 2018 after an open procurement process. Works commenced on the 7th January 2019. In addition we can refer you to the Government news release from Thursday
3rd January 2019. Please see the link https://www.gov.im/news/2019/jan/03/new-oncology-unit-on-the- way-for-island/ Please quote the reference number 687978 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely