Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommmend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 10, 2025

Purpose: To request authority to Direct Award a contract for the provision of Speech Language Therapy for pupils with a Brent Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in mainstream schools in Brent and out of the borough.

Content: Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the direct award of a contract for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) for children and young people in Brent schools, Additionally Resourced Provision and out-of-borough schools (the “Contract”) following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) process C for an initial period of three (3) years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028 with an option to extend by a further one (1) year in the sum of £6,569,499  exclusive of VAT to Central London Community Healthcare Trust NHS (CLCH).   Eligible for call-in: Yes   Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 17 February 2025