Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement of a contract for a Targeted Early Intervention Service for Children in Brent Schools through a Direct Award (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision)
October 14, 2025 Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education & Employment (Cabinet member) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education & Employment approved an exemption to waive Contract Standing Orders for a targeted intervention service for children in Brent schools on 14/10/2025. This decision allows for a direct award of a three-year contract to AllChild. The decision includes a payment by results model based on agreed outcomes for each child.
Full council record
Purpose
To seek member approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for a Targeted Early Intervention Service for children in Brent Schools to be made to AllChild.
Decision
That the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a targeted intervention service for a period of three (3) years in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Reasons for the decision
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 14 Oct 2025 |