Issue - decisions

(i)  Subject to approval by Council to accept the funding in advance, approval is sought to delegate authority to the Director of Quality & Integration to carry out a procurement process for the provision of HeadStart Phase 3 as set out in this report and to enter into contracts in accordance with Contract Procedure Rules; and

(ii)  Subject to approval by Council to accept the funding in advance, approval is sought to delegate authority to the Director of Quality & Integration following consultation with the relevant cabinet member to decide on the final model of commissioned services and all decision making in relation to this programme.