A report by the Acting Director of Children’s Services provided information regarding the Governor Support Services shared service with Cheshire East which required a comprehensive online and telephone support service as part of the overall package. The report outlined in accordance with Contract Procedure Rules an Exception to the Procurement Procedure.

Members asked that the shared support service be monitored and an update report be provided in the next six to nine months.

RESOLVED: That

(1)  the Exception to the Procurement Procedure for the TEN Governor Support service be noted; and

(2)  the Acting Director of Children’s Services be requested to monitor the shared service and report back with an update within 6-9 months.