Councillor Bev Murray, Executive Member (Early Intervention), presented the confidential report of the Director of Communities which seeks agreement on the approach and procurement process for the 2021 – 2023 Commissioning.

Members recognised how the commissioning work had continued well during Covid-19 and supported the proposals in the report.

Decision:

1.    To agree the scope and value of the awards for 2021-2023 and the monitoring arrangements.

2.    To agree to award the grants via executive member decision following the procurement process.

3.    To agree the procurement process as outlined within the individual tender documents.

Reasons for recommendation(s):

To ensure services within the VCFS sector receive funding to deliver services that meet the needs of the community.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

To not award any funding would have a negative impact on those within communities who need support.