Decision details

Approval is required to vary and extend an existing the White Rose Framework Agreement (WRFA) for the supply of the provision and education to young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) on behalf of Yorkshire and Humber regional partners, and to award to new providers following the refresh process.

This decision is as a direct consequence of DN201548 which included the annual refresh process to invite new service providers to a framework agreement and to vary the existing framework agreement for SEND service providers.

The current framework will expire on 31/03/2020 and includes the option to extend for a further 12 months period, from 01/04/2019 to 31/3/2021.

The Director of Children and Families agreed to:

• vary and extend the White Rose Regional Framework Agreement for Independent Education or Education and Care Placements for Children with Special Education Needs and Disability; and

• award the framework agreement for the supply of the provision and education to young people with special needs education and disabilities to new providers, following the refresh process.

Head of Service, Looked After Children – Children and Families

Head of Commissioning and Market Management  - Children and Families

Head of Finance, Resource and Housing

Head of Learning Inclusion – Children and Families

White Rose participating Authorities from Yorkshire and Humber region.