Issue - meetings

The Cabinet received a report on proposals for the procurement of day care nursery services at three sites in the Borough as part of the Council’s commitment to providing child care and early education services to young children.

Cabinet resolved:

(i)  To approve the procurement of seven-year contracts, with extension options of up to three years, for the provision of day care nursery services at Castle Green Nursery (Lot 1) and Arden House and Halbutt Street Nurseries (Lot 2), as detailed in the report; and

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, to award and enter into the contracts and coterminous leases with the successful tenderers upon conclusion of the procurement process.