I understand that Osbourne were appointed by Wokingham Borough Council as the contractor for the Carnival Place Flats (Residential Development) project in February 2024.

1. How much money was paid to Osbourne for the months February 2024 - June 2024 (inclusive).
This information is available on the Councils website under our Supplier spend of £500. The Council are applying Section 21 exemption (information accessible via other means) as the data is available here: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/council-and-meetings/open-data-and-transparency/data-sets-and-open-data?field_media_asset_browser_target_id=101

2. How much money was paid to Osbourne in total for the project
This information is available on the Councils website under our Supplier spend of £500. The Council are applying Section 21 exemption (information accessible via other means) as the data is available here: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/council-and-meetings/open-data-and-transparency/data-sets-and-open-data?field_media_asset_browser_target_id=101

3. What checks, including financial checks, were carried out on Osbourne prior to their appointment in February 2024 - please also provide documented details of these checks.
The Council has robust procurement policies in place for the appointment of contractors, which include a range of financial checks and assessments. As part of this process, a review of Osborne’s financial standing was conducted, including credit reference checks and an assessment of their financial stability to ensure they could meet contractual obligations. Osborne’s financial documentation was reviewed, including a CreditSafe credit check prior to entering into the PCSA contract.

The Council also verified Osborne’s previous project experience relevant to the scope of work by undertaking reference checks. An assessment of Osborne’s available resources, technical capabilities, and capacity was carried out to ensure they could deliver the required services. The Council obtained confirmation of insurance coverage, including Public Liability, Employer’s Liability, and Professional Indemnity. Additionally, Osborne provided relevant certifications, accreditations, and evidence of statutory compliance (e.g., health and safety, regulatory licenses).