Further to minute 39 above, Carole Burgoyne (Strategic Director for People) submitted a confidential report relating to the award of contracts for community domiciliary care services.

Caroline Paterson (Strategic Commissioning Manager) reported that the contract award was being recommended following an open tender process. 

Agreed to award a two year contract as set out in minute 39 above to the two successful tenderers identified in this report.

(Councillor Jon Taylor declared a private interest in the above item).