Issue - decisions

1)    To approve the procurement strategy for the SEND Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) contract.  The contract will be let for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, commencing 1^st September 2021. The contract value for 3 years is estimated at £210,000, if extensions are applied, the total value of the contract will be £350,000.

2)    To approve the procurement of Mediation and Dispute Resolution services for a period of 3 years commencing 1^st September 2021, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.  The contract value for 3 years for this service is estimated at £45,000, if extensions are applied, the total value of the contract will be £75,000.

3)    To approve the direct award for the provision of SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to Insights for an interim period of five months, commencing on 1st April 2021 and ending on 31st August 2021 for the sum of £26,354. A waiver for the Contracts Standing Order has been granted.  

4)    To approve the direct award for the provision of SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Services to Kids London, for an interim period of five months, commencing on 1st April 2021 and ending on 31st August 2021, for the total sum of £6,206.