Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 25, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That   1.  It be agreed in principle to outsource the Community Vision Nursery via a concession contract and to commence formal market testing via a compliant procurement route, noting that any subsequent award of contract will be subject to a separate Executive decision; 2.  It be agreed to commence formal staff, union and public consultation on the proposal to commence formal market testing via a compliant procurement route for the Community Vision Nursery; and, 3.  Authority be delegated to the Director of Education, subject to agreement with the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education & Families, the Assistant Director: Governance & Contracts, the Director of Corporate Services and the Director of Finance, to determine and implement the detail of the compliant procurement route, informed by the outcome of the formal consultation with staff, unions and the public.