Issue - meetings

To approve the procurement strategy for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) taxis for children, young people and vulnerable adults, which is to undertake a competitive tender process for a four-year framework agreement commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 August 2026.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the procurement strategy outlined in the report for special educational needs and disability (SEND) taxis for children, young people and vulnerable adults, which is to undertake a competitive tender process for a four year framework agreement commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 August 2026 for an estimated annual cost of £2m making the total for four years £8m be approved.

2.  That gateway 2 award of contract be delegated to the strategic director of children’s and adults’ services for the reasons noted in paragraph 29 of the report.