Issue - meetings

RESOLVED to:

1)    Approve a procurement solution of a block contract for a Creative Mentoring Programme which would incorporate the recruitment, training, and supervision of creative mentors;

2)    Approve the diversion of the current maximum spend of £200,000 per annum to a 3-year, block contract commitment of a maximum of £600,000. The funding of which to remain from unallocated Pupil Premium Plus; and

3)    Delegate the award of the contract to the Executive Director of Children’s Services.

Councillor A Dale introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval to undertake a procurement exercise of a block contract for a Creative Mentoring Programme to support children in care.

RESOLVED to:

1)    Approve a procurement solution of a block contract for a Creative Mentoring Programme which would incorporate the recruitment, training, and supervision of creative mentors;

2)    Approve the diversion of the current maximum spend of £200,000 per annum to a 3-year, block contract commitment of a maximum of £600,000. The funding of which to remain from unallocated Pupil Premium Plus; and

3)    Delegate the award of the contract to the Executive Director of Children’s Services.