Decision details

The Mayor considered a confidential officer’s report presented by Councillor Chris Barnham, the Cabinet Member for School Performance and Children’s Services and

RESOLVED that

(1)          it be agreed to extend the current catering contract with Chartwells for 12 months until 31st July 2021 at a maximum contract value of a stated figure in order to allow time for school leaders to fully analyse and consult on the insource model and compare it to alternative delivery methods;

(2)          it be agreed to extend the current kitchen maintenance contact with Thermoserv Ltd for 12 months until 31st July 2021 at a maximum contract value of a stated figure in order to allow time for school leaders to fully analyse and consult on the insource model and compare it to alternative delivery methods;

(3)          it be agreed to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Housing, Regeneration, and Environment, in consultation with the Executive Director for Children and Young People and on the advice of the Director of Law to agree the detailed terms of the permitted extension.