During to a recent report, the inspectors has identified increasing gaps within both the Sports Hall and Swimming Pool Hall seating, this is due to age and natural movement, as well as non-confirming conditions of some of the fixings and seating brackets (due to wear and tear). All Safety related works must be conducted for the seating system to receive certification. This certificate is issued in-line with P.U.W.E.R regulations and may also be used to satisfy insurance requirements.
The total cost of these works is up to £7,616.27 excluding VAT and is funded from the Cabinet meeting 21st October 2024 - Cabinet Members' Items - Report of the Corporate Finance and Governance

A) To appoint, award and enter into contract for £7,616.27, excluding VAT via a PO arrangement with Audience Systems LTD to carry out the Spectator Seating Repairs at Clacton Leisure Centre.
B) To grant a procurement rules exemption and to award the contract to Audience Systems LTD given the comprehensive nature of their proposal, their prior knowledge from servicing our seating and the limited number of companies covering this age and style of seating.

The Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Public Realm, the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Finance and Governance and the Portfolio Holder for Assets have concurred, as appropriate, with the above decisions being made.

Not to repair and the seating to be condemned due to posing a considerable risk of entrapment as it moves further away from the brackets.