Purpose

This decision concerns the procurement of a contract for a Targeted Early Intervention Service for children in Brent Schools and seeks approval to the direct awards of a contract to West London Zone.

Decision

(1)      To note that the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools had granted an exemption from the requirement to tender for the award of contract.

(2)      To note the considerations taken into account under Contract Standing Order 89 in approving the award of contract.

(3)      To approve the direct award of the contract for a Targeted Early Intervention Service for children in Brent Schools to the West London Zone for a 3 year period ifrom 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2026 n the sum of £300k.

Reasons for the decision

To enable the continued delivery of the Targeted Early Years Intervention Service in Brent Schools given the positive long term impact on outcomes and a review of the existing contractual arrangements.

Alternative options considered

The direct award of contract has been recommended to enable the continue provision of service by West London Zone on the basis of their experience in developing a strong network of delivery partners, the strong links developed with Brent Schools and their experience as a service provider who had co-designed the current operating model.