1. That the Strategic Director, Children and Adult Services in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees formalises the prior approval to award the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Bus contract to Healthcare and Transport Services (HATS),for a period of two years from 1 September 2023 with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.
2. That the Strategic Director, Children and Adult Services and Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees, note the estimated value of this contract is £6.6 million with a lifetime value of £10.1 million if the 12 month extension option is agreed.