Decision details

Approval of procurement strategy

RESOLVED:

1.  That the procurement strategy for the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) vehicles framework as outlined within the report at an estimated annual value of £3.2m and cumulative eight-year lifetime contract total value of £25.6m, provisionally scheduled to commence on 12 March 2026 be approved, noting that award of the framework does not commit the council to any expenditure.

2.  That the delegation of the gateway 2 contract award recommendations for SEND vehicles framework be approved to the strategic director of children and adult services, in consultation with the deputy leader and cabinet member for children, education and refugees.