As Cabinet Member for Integrated Children’s Services, I propose to
A) Extend the Commissioned Youth Service Provision via a direct award to the seven current providers for a period of not more than 12 months (end 31 March 2024).
B) Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Education, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Integrated Children’s Services, to negotiate, finalise and enter into the relevant contracts; and
C) To take the necessary actions including but not limited to negotiating, finalising and entering into relevant legal agreements such as the direct award contract, as required to implement this decision.