That:

(a)  the business case described within paragraphs 9-37 is approved

(b)  a contract is openly tendered for the provision of a professional marketing and engagement service, at a value of up to £261k over up to five-years for award by the Director for Children and Families under the Chief Executive’s scheme of delegation, which authorizes that commissioning for children’s services may be undertaken by the Director for Children and Families, and following the council’s Contract Procedure rules