Decision details

1.1.        That the application of the Council’s Standing Orders (CSO) be waived so that a new contract can be awarded to the existing service providers in the absence of competition.

1.2.        That the current service providers continue to provide the service beyond the current expiry date of the contracts for up to one year i.e. contracts are extended from 1April 2015 – 30 September 2015, with provision for further extension to 31March 2016 if required, be agreed.

1.3.        That the service provision is on the same terms and conditions as the current contracts, including the option for the Council to terminate the service on a minimum of three months’ notice, be noted.

1.4.        That the level of funding for the duration of the extension remains the same as current contracts paid on a quarterly basis, as set out in Appendix 1 whichdetails the total contract value for year, be noted.

1.5.        That authority to approve any further actions necessary to ensure that the Council meets its statutory duties for the provision of children’s centres and to give practical effect to the interim measures that are proposed, be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Children and Education, be approved.