Decision details

To waive the requirement of the Contracts Procedure Rule(s) number 8.1 and 8.2 in order to provide one year Section 31 grant funding received from DfE to the Lighthouse Futures Trust to promote and further develop supported internships in the city as

Reference: D47380

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The report seeks the approval in waiving the requirements of the Council’s Contracts Procedure Rules (CPR’s) in respect of providing a one off grant fund to Lighthouse Futures Trust to promote supported internships activity for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Decision:

The Chief Officer for Partnerships for Children and Families agreed to waive the requirement of the Contracts Procedure Rule(s) number 8.1 and 8.2 in order to provide a £50,000 one year Section 31 grant funding received from DfE to the Lighthouse Futures Trust to promote and further develop supported internships in the city as a critical part of the SEND reforms.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 -
Option 2 -
Option 3 -

Contact: Sue Rumbold, Chief Officer, Partnership & Health 01133783629 Email: sue.rumbold@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 20/03/2018

Date of decision: 20/03/2018

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