Decision details

12.1

This report sets out the proposal to re-commission the Medical Needs Education Service from an external provider. This will be for a 2-year term and with a total value of £3,347,171 over that period.

This report describes the current service provision and the background to the proposed commission of the Medical Needs Education Service.

This report sets out the need for a recommission of the Medical Needs Education Service.

This report describes the service to be commissioned

12.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Education, Children and Families Policy Committee approves the commissioning of a service contract with a term of 2 years from September 2024 and a value of £3,347,171 for the provision of the Medical Needs Education Service from an external provider.

12.3

Reasons for Decision

12.3.1

Re-commissioning of the service is the preferred option as it will allow the Council to meet statutory duties in regard to providing education for children and young people with medical needs.

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

12.4.1

Not to renew this contract. This option was rejected because it would leave the Council unable to meet statutory duties relating to pupils with medical needs that make them unable to attend school.

12.4.2

Providing the service in-house. This option was rejected as the Council does not have the expertise or staffing required for this delivery and could not mobilise this in time for the start of the contract.