AMENDED VERSION PART 1 (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) ITEM NO. REPORT OF THE LEAD MEMBER FOR EDUCATION TO THE: CABINET ON: 21st NOVEMBER 2000 TITLE: Record of “Exception to Standing Orders”: Purchase of 3 LEAP System (teleportation) units, City Learning Centres, Buile Hill High School And Moorside High School. RECOMMENDATIONS: That the cabinet notes and records the “Exception to Standing Orders”. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The above equipment is available from a sole supplier only. The Director of Education and Leisure approved an “Exception to Standing Orders” in consultation with the Lead Member and Deputy Lead Member for Education on 27th October 2000, in accordance with Standing Order 43.1(iv). BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: Authorisation of “Exception to Standing Orders” (Available for public inspection) CONTACT OFFICER: Mr G Crook, Purchasing Officer, Tel. No. 0161-793-3298. WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): Claremont Ward, Swinton South Ward KEY COUNCIL POLICIES: “Excellence in Cities”