To seek the approval of Cabinet to:- extend the existing arrangements with the current provider until the end of July 2014; conduct a procurement process to establish a Framework Contract for the provision of Outreach Support Services for children and young people with a diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder. The Contract (s) will take effect as from July 2014; and delegate to the Head of Learning Support the decision on which providers will be awarded the contract (s) subject to the agreed procurement process.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/12/2013
Financial: Yes;
Community Impact: No;
Decision due: 27 Feb 2014 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children, Schools, Families and Leisure
Lead director: Director of Young People and Families
Department: Children's Services and Safeguarding
Contact: Dr. Eileen Oakes Email: eileen.oakes@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 01704 882038.
Consultation process
Direct contact with relevant officers
Consultees
Head of Corporate Legal Services and Head of Corporate Finance and ICT
Exempt Report?: No