1. That the procurement strategy outlined in the report for the delivery of new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Independent School Placements (under 19 years of age) for Southwark Council (the council) - namely to join the Commissioning Alliance (CA), formerly known as the West London Alliance (WLA), Framework Agreement that operates as a Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle (DPV) for an estimated total cost of £3.4m, be approved.
2. That the procurement strategy outlined in the report to adopt the CA’s, Central SEN Brokerage Service, which will support finding and negotiating price for appropriate new placements in SEND Independent Schools, be approved.
3. That the approval decision for the subsequent Gateway 2 report be delegated to the Strategic Director of Children’s and Adults Services.