Decision
That
the procurement process, as set out in the report, be agreed.
That
the further step of making any contract award be delegated to the Portfolio
Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help in consultation with the
Executive Director of People – Children.
Reason
for the decision
Cabinet is required to
approve all key decisions with financial consequences of £500k or more.
The current contractual
arrangements will come to an end in August 2022 and local authorities are
required to arrange alternative education for children pupils who, because of
exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not otherwise receive a suitable
education (Alternative Provision Guidance, 2013).
Alternative
Options considered and rejected
N/A
Consultees
N/A
Budget
Implications
The
financial implications are as is set out within the report to Cabinet of 18
January 2022
Any
conflict of interest?
None
Reference
documents
Agenda
for Cabinet on Tuesday, 18th January, 2022, 10.00 am -
Dorset Council
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/01/2022
Contact: Stuart Riddle, Head of Commissioning Email: Stuart.Riddle@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.