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Received a report from the Corporate Director of Children’s Services concerning procurement for the management and operation of Castle Green Children’s Centre.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council to achieve its Community Priorities of “Better Education and Learning for All” and “ Promoting Equal Opportunities and Celebrating Diversity”, to:

(i)  approve the procurement strategy outlined in the report for the award of a contract to manage and operate Castle Green Children’s Centre for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years, dependent upon satisfactory performance; and

(ii)  delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Lead Member for Children’s Services and on the advice of Legal Services, to award the contract following the agreed procurement process.