Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve procurement proposals for a new contract for the provision of special educational needs (SEN) and Children's Social Care Transport services.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Approve the procurement of a four-year framework contract for the provision of SEND and Children's Social Care Transport services to ensure that the Council met its statutory responsibilities under the Education Act 1996 and Care Act 2014, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Authorise the Strategic Director, Children and Adults, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care and Disabilities, the Strategic Director, Resources and the Head of Legal, to conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contract(s) and all other necessary or ancillary agreements to fully implement and effect the proposals.