Decision - Procurement of the Primary & Special School Meals Contract

That the Committee:

1)           Authorise the Director of Children’s Services to procure and award a new contract for primary and special school meals with a term of four years and an option to extend the term by up to a further two years.

2)           Authorise the Director of Children’s Services to grant a two year extension to the contract referred to in 2.1 above, subject to performance of the contractor.

3)           Note that in parallel to the procurement process for a new contract, a separate exercise will take place to determine whether an alternative provision might offer financial or other potential benefits to the council, schools and the city.

4)           Note that in the event that an alternative delivery option may provide a better opportunity, a further report detailing the proposals will be brought to Committee for a decision.