Issue - decisions

That the Cabinet Member for Children and Education:

1.    Approves that Appendix 1 to this report is exempt from disclosure on the grounds that it contains information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings under Paragraph 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

2.    Approves the direct award of a contract to the current school meals provider for Nursery, Primary and Special Schools, Interserve Catering Services Ltd from the 6 June 2021 to 31 December 2021 at a total cost of circa £1.265m.

3.    Approves the direct award of a contract to the current school meals provider for Secondary Schools, Caterlink Ltd from the 6 June 2021 to 31 December 2021 at a total cost of circa £0.271m.