Decision
Analysis
outcome: The extension was approved and will be funded through the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) with no additional funding required.
summary: The decision involves approving a 24-month extension to the 'Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework' from 1 September 2025.
topline: The Director of Children's Services has decided to approve a 24-month extension to the 'Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework' from 1 September 2025.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is a routine extension of a childcare framework.
affected_stakeholders: ["Children's Services department", "Childcare providers", "Families using childcare services"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://westmorlandandfurness.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=145
Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To approve a 24 month extension to the ‘Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework’ from 1 September 2025. The extension is provided for in the Contract.
Content: To approve a 24 month extension to the ‘Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework’ from 1 September 2025. The extension is provided for in the Contract. Approve the request to modify the ‘Open Framework Agreement for the provision of Early Education and Childcare’ to utilise the Extension Period provided for in the contract through a contract variation from 1 September 2025. The approved indicative value for the 24 month extension is £43.692m (£21.846 per annum). All funding for this framework is part of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and is allocated for this specific purpose. There is no additional funding required
Date of Decision: July 23, 2025