Agenda item

The Executive Director for Children’s Services introduced the report which detailed the future delivery of the Education and Skills Service. Members then had an opportunity to ask officers questions on the report and appendices. The Chairman, Opposition Spokesperson and the whole Committee thanked the officers and members of staff for all their hard work in the successful transference from Cambridge Education to Barnet Education and Learning Service.

Councillor Coakley-Webb moved a motion to exclude the press and public in order that the exempt appendix could be discussed in private session. This was seconded by Councillor Felix Byers. Committee Members and officers then temporarily left the virtual meeting to join the private session.

Following the discussion, the Committee returned to the virtual meeting.

It was RESOLVED;

1. That the Children, Education and Safeguarding Committee note the content of the report.

2. That the Children, Education and Safeguarding Committee note the decision to terminate the current contract with Mott MacDonald.

3. That the Children, Education and Safeguarding Committee note the decision to novate the current contract with Mott MacDonald to the newly created Barnet Education and Learning Service Ltd and for the option to extend the contract to 31st March 2026 to be exercised.

4. That the Children, Education and Safeguarding Committee note the decision to novate the current contract which Mott MacDonald holds with ISS to provide catering services to the council and to commission Barnet Education and Learning Service Ltd to manage the contract on behalf of the council.

5. That the Children, Education and Safeguarding Committee note the Shareholder Agreement in relation to Barnet Education and Learning Service and the annual Barnet Education and Learning Service Business Plan.