Content

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.