Issue - meetings
Award of Contract for the Provision of Parent Partnership Service
Meeting: 18/12/2012 - Cabinet (Item 317)
317 Award of Contract for the Provision of Parent Partnership Service 
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(Report of the Director of Children’s Services. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services). To award a contract for the Provision of a Parent Partnership Service in line with C.S.O 9.07 following a full tendering process.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Cabinet considered a report, introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children, which sought approval to award a contract to the successful tenderer (listed in the exempt part of the report) in accordance with Contract Standing Orders.
RESOLVED:
That the award of contact to the successful tenderer (set out in the exempt part of the report) in accordance with Contract Standing Order (CSO) 9.7.1(d) be agreed.
Alternative Option Considered
In-House Provision: consultation with parents/carers has consistently indicated that their preference is that the Parent Partnership Service should be provided independently of the Council. Also having an arms length has been recognised as national good practice.
Reasons for Decision
The proposed service will meet the Council’s statutory duty to ensure that parents and carers are well informed and able to understand and manage the special education needs process.
The procurement process has been carried out in line with the Procurement Code of Practice.