Decision details

To award a contract to a provider to deliver independent travel training to children and young people with SEND to support and enable their independence and preparation for adulthood. 

This is part of the Council’s wider ambition to create a new SEND Travel Assistance offer which will support and enable children and young people with SEND to travel to school, college or placement through a broader range of travel assistance options.

RESOLVED:

Following consideration of the results of the procurement process, in Part 2 of the meeting, a five year contract supported by a Social Impact Bond be awarded to CT Plus Community to deliver independent travel training.

Reason for decision

A full tender process, in compliance with the requirement of Public Contract Regulations and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendation provides best value for money for the Council, and aims to deliver better outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Children and Education Select Committee]