Issue - decisions

The Cabinet Member for Children and Education:

1.    Notes 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, Mitie Catering Services Ltd from the 1 January 2022 to 31 July 2023 at a total cost of circa £2.990m.

3.    Approves the direct award of a contract to the current school meals provider for Secondary Schools, Caterlink Ltd from the 1 January 2022 to 31 July 2023  at a total cost of circa £1.013m.