Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education and Windsor

To note the report and approve the extension of the contract with Achieving for Children (AfC) Community Interest Company (CIC) for five years from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029

Cabinet noted the report and approved the extension of the contract with Achieving

for Children (AfC) Community Interest Company (CIC) for five years from 1

August 2024 to 31 July 2029.

Councillor Tisi introduced the report, by stating that officers had considered 3 different options in terms of AfC moving forward. Option 1 was to extend the contract with AfC, option 2 was to bring the service back in house and option 3 was to go out to tender for another provider. The option that had been recommended to Cabinet was option 1, to extend the contract for 5 years from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029. She then outlined the reasons as to why this was the recommendation being put forward by herself and officers.

Councillor Jones expressed her gratitude that all options were considered before making a decision and praised the finances that were involved.

AGREED: That Cabinet noted the report and approved the extension of the contract with Achieving for Children (AfC) Community Interest Company (CIC) for five years from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029.