Decision details

To approve authority to tender a contract for Speech and Language Therapy.

Previous title: Authority to tender a contract for Speech and Language Therapy

RESOLVED:

      i.        Cabinet approved the preferred commissioning approach and delivery model for a contract that delivers Speech and Language Therapy to support children with SEND in mainstream schools, children’s centres and linked early years settings as set out in the report.

    ii.        Cabinet approved the invitation of tenders for the contract referred to above on the basis of the pre-tender considerations as set out in the report.

   iii.        Cabinet approved that officers evaluate the tenders referred to above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in section (vi) of the report

   iv.        Cabinet delegated authority to award the contract for Speech and Language Therapy for children with SEND in mainstream schools, children’s centres and linked early years settings to the Strategic Director, Children and Young People, in consultation with the Lead Member for Children's Safeguarding, Early Help and Social Care as detailed in the report.