The purpose of this report is to seek approval
on the establishment of a North West SEND Flexible Purchasing
System (FPS), for purchasing services for children and young people
with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities; hosted by
Cheshire East Council on behalf of 22 other Local Authorities
across the North West Region. The intention of the FPS is to enable
Sefton to purchase high quality and cost-effective provision to
help our children and young people thrive and achieve.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Community Impact;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/02/2020
Financial: No;
Community Impact: Yes;
Decision due: 3 Sep 2020 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children, Schools and Safeguarding
Lead director: Assistant Director - Commercial Development
Department: Children's Services and Safeguarding
Contact: Carol Cater Email: carol.cater@sefton.gov.uk.
Consultation process
events, meetings and surveys.
Consultees
Consultation with a range of stakeholders has been undertaken (including Parent Carers / Parent Carer Forums, Sefton Coproduction and engagement group, young people, SEND Leads, Commissioners and providers)