Contract Award for the London Borough of Barnet requirement seeking an investment and delivery partner to create a joint venture vehicle to: deliver education services (the services) to the Council and to stakeholder members (i.e. Barnet schools); to develop new and innovative service offers; and to expand the services' client base. The core objectives of the Council in setting up the joint venture are to:1. Maintain Barnet's excellent education offer.2. Maintain an excellent relationship between the Council and schools.3. Achieve the budget savings target already set by the Council.In addition the Council would be seeking to:1. Deliver high quality products and services directly to the Council and other customers;2. Provide opportunities to develop skills in the existing and future Barnet workforce;3. Create a sustainable organisation which is fit for purpose now and in the longer term;4. Provide long term financial benefits to the Council.