Decision details

Authority to procure an Inclusion Support Service supporting children with SEND commencing 1st April 2022.

Reference: D54362

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This decision is to authorise the procurement of an inclusion support service. The contract will start on 1st April 2022 and will end on 31st March 2024 with two options to extend for 12 months to March 2026.

Decision:

The Director of Children & Families approved the decision to go out to competitive tender for the delivery of an Inclusion Support Service from 1st April 2022 for two years at a value of £257,000 per annum. There will be the option to extend for two further twelve-month periods to 31st March 2026.

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Adults & Children's Social Care and Health Partnerships

Consultees

Head of Service, current provider, PPPU, Parent/Carer group

Contact: Helen Thomas, Commissioning Manager 0113 37 86216 Email: helen.thomas@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 27/07/2021

Date of decision: 04/08/2021

Effective from: 12/08/2021

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