Having complied with the requirements of Paragraph 15 (General Exception) of the Access to Information Procedure Rules, it is recommended that:
(i) Subject to meeting Learning and Skills Council (LSC) timescales for funding, to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Children’s Services and Learning, following consultation with the Executive Director of Resources, the Solicitor to the Council and the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Learning, to undertake all aspects of the procurement of the sixth form facility, including award of contract, in accordance with contract procedure rules.
(ii) To delegate authority to the Solicitor to the Council and the Executive Director of Resources to do anything necessary to complete the procurement and contract award or otherwise give effect to the procurement of the sixth form facility including but not limited to entering into funding agreements, contracts, licenses and any other legal or financial documentation required as long as the scheme remains within the previously agreed time, cost and quality parameters.