Issue - meetings

1.            That authority be given to run a competitive call off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Language Services Framework Agreement (RM1092) Lot 1, with a view to awarding a contract to one provider for a period of three (3) years and 6 month, with an option to extend for a further two (2) years (a maximum of five years (5) 6 months). The anticipated total lifetime contract value, depending on usage and demand, is approximately £962,000 with a tolerance of +/- 20% dependent on procurement prices and usage (based on known 2015/16 actual usages);

2.            That the contract award decision be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Children and Education and/or the Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion.