Issue - meetings

The purpose of this report is to seek Executive authority for the renewal of two contracts supplying speech and language therapy to pupils in Brent schools at Key Stages 1&2 and Key Stages 3&4. The service is commissioned by Brent Council and supports the Council in meeting its statutory responsibilities to deliver Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) to Brent pupils with statements of Special Educational Needs.

(i)         that approval be given from the tendering requirements of Contract Standing Orders to allow the renewal of the current Speech and Language Therapy contract for Key Stages 1&2 with Brent Community Services from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 at a total cost of £255,148 at existing terms and conditions, on the basis that there are good operational and financial reasons for doing so as set out in section 3 of the report from the Director of Children and Families;

(ii)        that approval be given to an exemption from the tendering requirements of Contract Standing Orders to allow the renewal of the current Speech and Language Therapy contract for Key Stages 3&4 with North West London Hospitals Trust from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 at a total cost of £103,060 at existing terms and conditions, on the basis that there are good operational and financial reasons for doing so as set out in section 3 of the Director’s report. 

The report before the Executive sought authority for the renewal of two contracts supplying speech and language therapy to pupils in Brent schools at Key Stages 1&2 and Key Stages 3&4. The service was commissioned by Brent Council and supports the council in meeting its statutory responsibilities to deliver Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) to Brent pupils with statements of Special Educational Needs. Councillor Arnold (Lead Member, Children and Families) advised that the extension was for one year to establish whether there were any opportunities for increased efficiency, working closely with the Health Service. The result would be better services for children.

RESOLVED:-

(i)         that approval be given to an exemption from the tendering requirements of Contract Standing Orders to allow the renewal of the current Speech and Language Therapy contract for Key Stages 1&2 with Brent Community Services from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 at a total cost of £255,148 at existing terms and conditions, on the basis that there are good operational and financial reasons for doing so as set out in section 3 of the report from the Director of Children and Families;

(ii)        that approval be given to an exemption from the tendering requirements of Contract Standing Orders to allow the renewal of the current Speech and Language Therapy contract for Key Stages 3&4 with North West London Hospitals Trust from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 at a total cost of £103,060 at existing terms and conditions, on the basis that there are good operational and financial reasons for doing so as set out in section 3 of the Director’s report.