Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was that the recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the direct award of online Alternative Provision services to Tute Education Ltd for a specific period.
topline: The Co-leader and Executive Member for Education, Skills, Employment and Business has decided to approve the direct award of online Alternative Provision services to Tute Education Ltd for an interim period.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the direct award of a contract without a competitive procurement exercise, which could raise concerns about transparency and fairness.
affected_stakeholders: ["Tute Education Ltd", "Students in need of Alternative Provision services", "Other potential providers of Alternative Provision services"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence on the decision, as it involves a significant contract award in the education sector.
URL: https://council.southglos.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1780
Decision Maker: Co-leader and Executive Member for Education, Skills, Employment and Business
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To commence procurement of a contract of a value in excess of £200,000.
Content: To approve the direct award of online Alternative Provision services to Tute Education Ltd for the period 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, to ensure continuity of statutory provision for an interim period while a compliant competitive procurement exercise is undertaken.
Date of Decision: July 28, 2026