1) That the procurement strategy outlined in this report to enter into single supplier negotiations with the registered charity, Family Fund, Business Services for the procurement of a delivery partner for grant awards made under the Cost of Living Fund Local Welfare Assistance Scheme from 4 March 2023 until 3 March 2025 with an option to extend for a further two years at an estimated total value over the maximum four years of £2.8 million be approved by the Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance.