Decision

The Leader took Members to a vote on the
recommendations which were agreed unanimously.
 
RESOLVED:
 
Cabinet:
 
(i)   
Noted the strategic context and rationale for
undertaking the procurements detailed in this report at
this time, and
(ii)  
Agreed to proceed with the procurements
and delegate authority for the Director of People and Commercial
Services to award those contracts (subject to tendered prices being
within budget).