Issue details

This report seeks approval to enter into an access agreement with the lead West London Alliance Boroughs for permission to access and call-off framework agreements for:

• Independent Fostering Agencies
• Special Educational Needs for Independent and non-maintained special schools
• Children’s Residential Homes

The aim is to ensure there is good quality, locally available provision for LBHF’s LAC and children with SEN, which represents value for money and is compliant with Public Contracts Regulations 2015. These Dynamic Purchasing Vehicles will be used by 9 WLA boroughs, other interested local authorities and organisations that carry out part or all of the statutory duties relating to children.

Entering an access agreement does not commit the Council to the procurement of placement through the associated frameworks. It will however, enable it to call-off any framework subject to an internal appraisal of both quality and value for money.