1.1 That the procurement strategy, be approved.
1.2 That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Family Services and and Director of Commissioning in consultion with the Cabinet Member for Children and Education to award a six-year contract to a Higher Education Institution with a total value of c.£1,100,000 (c.£380,000 for each of the three potential cohorts).
1.3 That the contract will be let by Hammersmith and Fulham Council and will include break clauses at two-year intervals, be noted. The contract will only continue on the basis of satisfactory performance by the Provider and continued funding from the Department for Education.