Purpose

A cabinet report for approval to use an already existing framework for our translation, transcription and interpretation services. This can be used via all services once in place, as a one-council approach.
The cabinet report also seeks approval for the costs associated with these services for Children's Services only.

Decision

RESOLVED:

To approve the use of the Eastern Shires Purchase Organisation Framework (Ref:402-24) for the supply of Language Services in accordance with protocol 2A of the Council’s Financial Regulations for Children’s Services and to approve an estimated contract value of no more than £0.600m over 2 years within Children’s Services.