Issue - meetings

Officers informed Cabinet that the services will support the delivery of Statutory Responsibilities to:-

• Monitor and track all young people 16 – 19, as detailed in Section 68 of the Education and Skills Act 2008
• Assess children and young people, who are eligible for an Education, Health and Care plan (by providing the specialist knowledge of post 16 options) The Children and Families Act 2014

In welcoming the saving generated by the new contract, Cabinet asked officers how will the quality of the service delivered be raised.  It was noted the contractor’s staff will be integrated into the single assessment process working in partnership with the Special Educational Needs and Health and Social Care teams.

1.1.        That approval be given for the commissioning of a single contract for each of the following lots across the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and the City of Westminster:

·         Lot 1:- Tracking & Surveys - Intended Destinations and activity Surveys (Year 11-Year 13)

·         Lot 2:- Careers Information Advice & Guidance Delivery;

both contracts to be 3 years in length, with an option to break after the second year, at a total estimated cost of:  Lot 1 proposed budget £480,492 with a contribution to the budget from the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham of £240,246; and Lot 2 proposed budget of £640,556 with a contribution to the budget from the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham of £384,393.

1.2.        That delegated authority be given to the Cabinet Member for Children and Education to approve the award of contracts.