The Assistant Chief Executive/Head of Universal and Infrastructure Services reported, in accordance with the Approved Scheme of Delegation and the Contract Procedure Rules of the use of delegated authority to accept the tender and appoint The Training Company of Sandalwood Road, Bolton to deliver the organisational First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene Training, following the expiration of the existing contract. He was pleased to report that the cost of the training was expected to be in the region of £25k per annum, a substantial reduction against the estimated spend of £100k per annum.

Resolved – That the use of delegated authority to accept the tender and appoint The Training Company of Sandalwood Road, Bolton, BL5 2RQ to deliver the organisational First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene Training for Wirral Council, be noted.