Issue - meetings

Report of the Corporate Director, People.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the direct award commissioning of Young Harrow Foundation be agreed, to plan and deliver voluntary and community services activities for children and young people on behalf of and with the Council from April 2022 for up to three years to a contract value of £213,477 (inclusive of VAT);

(2)            the requirement in the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules to undertake a tender process for commissioning this service, be waived; and

(3)            authority be delegated to the Corporate Director People Services, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Education and Social Services for Children and Young People and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources, to issue a direct award to Young Harrow Foundation (YHF) to coordinate the delivery and evaluation of the DfE funded Holiday Activities and Food Programme and other grant funded activities on behalf of the Council and partners.

Reason for Decision:  To fulfil the requirements for Local Authorities to provide community services activities for children and young people and where applicable to meet the aims and objectives set out the grant funded agreements.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.