This report sets out the decision by the Council to enter into an Admission Agreement with Aspire Cleaning to participate in the Local government Pension Scheme with Aspire Cleaning required to offer a bond to indemnify the Council against any risk associated with the contract.

It is the decision of the Executive Director of Children’s Services – Education, Early Help and Social Care in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Education to enter into a Local Government Pension Scheme Admission Agreement with the provision of a Bond purchased by the service provider to cover the financial risk.