Purpose

To consider recommendations for the
future arrangements for Camden’s school meals service from
April 2025.

Content

RESOLVED –
 
THAT, having considered the results of
the equalities impact assessment at Appendix A of the report, and
having had due regard to the obligations set out in section 149 of
the Equality Act 2010:
 

(i)           
The procurement strategy, which includes a price/quality split of
50/50 and contract term of 3 years, plus 2 extensions of 1 year,
for an estimated aggregate value (including extensions) of
£24.0 million, be agreed;
 

(ii)       
Authority to agree the contract award be delegated to the Executive
Director Children and Learning, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Best Start for Children and Families; and
 

(ii)         
The opportunity, set out in paragraphs 1.5-1.16, to insource the
Council’s school meals service in future, and the work
underway to develop a medium-term insourcing proposition, be
noted.