Agenda item

Appendix 4 to this report is exempt from publication because it contains information of the kind described in Paragraph 16 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

RESOLVED: that

1.            the proposed model for commissioning Flying Start childcare places for eligible Flying Start families, as set out in the body of the report and appendix 1 of the report be approved  

2.            authority be delegated to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Performance, the Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Families, the Council’s Section 151 Officer and the Director of Law and Governance;

a.         to deal with all aspects of the procurement of Flying Start Childcare Services as set out in the report, up to and including the award of contracts;

b.         to deal with all ancillary matters which pertain to the recommissioning proposals set out in this report, including, without limitation, making decision as to any direct award of contracts that may be required until the recommissioning arrangements are in place;

3.            the direct award of contracts for the provision of Flying Start Childcare services funded by the Flying Start Programme to each of the 13 existing providers named at Appendix 5, such contracts having a term of 3 years plus an option to extend for up to a further period of 12 months be approved.

Appendix 4 to this report is exempt from publication because it contains information of the kind described in Paragraph 16 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

Cabinet considered a report outlining the proposed commissioning approach to Flying Start Childcare places.  Flying start is an early years’ programme for families with children under 4 years of age, the Cardiff programme is the largest in Wales and represents 25% of the 0-3 years population.  The report seeks to ensure there is sufficient provision for families wishing to take up the programme.

RESOLVED: that

1.            the proposed model for commissioning Flying Start childcare places for eligible Flying Start families, as set out in the body of the report and appendix 1 of the report be approved 

2.            authority be delegated to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Performance, the Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Families, the Council’s Section 151 Officer and the Director of Law and Governance;

a.         to deal with all aspects of the procurement of Flying Start Childcare Services as set out in the report, up to and including the award of contracts;

b.         to deal with all ancillary matters which pertain to the recommissioning proposals set out in this report, including, without limitation, making decision as to any direct award of contracts that may be required until the recommissioning arrangements are in place;

3.            the direct award of contracts for the provision of Flying Start Childcare services funded by the Flying Start Programme to each of the 13 existing providers named at Appendix 5, such contracts having a term of 3 years plus an option to extend for up to a further period of 12 months be approved.