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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/09/2019
Decision due: Not before 28th Oct 2019 by Director of Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Rebecca Fenwick, Commissionnig Programme Manager (Placements) Email: rebecca.fenwick@leeds.gov.uk Email: rebecca.fenwick@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultees
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.
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families and the Executive Member for Learning, Skills & Employment