Issue - meetings

To consider the use of funding within transformation reserves to support the procurement of an external business partner to support SEND transformation.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Stewart Horn, Children’s Services

1)    That the proposal to engage an external business partner be noted.

2)    That approval be given to supporting the use of transformation reserves funding to support this arrangement as part of the specific SEND transformation programme.

3)    That the proposed model of an external improvement partner, governance and resources required be endorsed.

4)    That authority be delegated to the Director of Children’s Services to manage the tender process contract award and manage the contract arrangements.