URL: https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2189

Decision Maker: Interim Executive Director of Children, Young People and Learning (Vince Clark)

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The County Council has a statutory duty to provide a range of services to assist parents and carers of Children and Young People with disabilities and complex needs in ensuring appropriate and effective provision for the Child or Young Person in their care. Where these needs impact significantly on daily life, it can be necessary to commission specialist support and care provision.   In February 2021 the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People approved the commencement of a procurement process to establish a new Framework Agreement for Family and Community Support for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as the mechanism for sourcing these services, decision CYP02(20/21) refers. As part of the decision the Cabinet Member also delegated authority to the Executive Director Children, Young People and Learning to implement the Framework Agreement for the initial 4-year period and further extension periods as necessary.   The contract commenced in September 2021 and the framework has been operating successfully during this time, offering a structured and effective approach to securing specialist support. Given its proven success and the ongoing demand for specialist services, it is proposed to extend the contract for the maximum term permitted to maintain the continuity of family and community support for children and young people with SEND.

Content: The County Council has a statutory duty to provide a range of services to assist parents and carers of Children and Young People with disabilities and complex needs in ensuring appropriate and effective provision for the Child or Young Person in their care. Where these needs impact significantly on daily life, it can be necessary to commission specialist support and care provision.   In February 2021 the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People approved the commencement of a procurement process to establish a new Framework Agreement for Family and Community Support for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as the mechanism for sourcing these services, decision CYP02(20/21) refers. As part of the decision the Cabinet Member also delegated authority to the Executive Director Children, Young People and Learning to implement the Framework Agreement for the initial 4-year period and further extension periods as necessary.   The contract commenced in September 2021 and the framework has been operating successfully during this time, offering a structured and effective approach to securing specialist support. Given its proven success and the ongoing demand for specialist services, it is proposed to extend the contract for the maximum term permitted to maintain the continuity of family and community support for children and young people with SEND. The Executive Director of Children, Young People and Learning has approved the extension of the Framework for Family and Community Support for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities for a period of 4 years to September 2029. None declared.

Date of Decision: May 29, 2025