URL: https://lincolnshire.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1065

Decision Maker: Executive Director - Children's

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: • The Council’s Executive on 8th February 2022 approved the re-commissioning of the ALD Service to commence 1st September 2022 for an initial term of three years, with an option to an extend for up to two years to 31st August 2027. • The Council’s Executive on 8th February 2022 also approved that authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Children’s Services, Community Safety and Procurement, to take all decisions necessary to conduct and expression of interest process, award and enter into an agreement for the delivery of an ALD Service. • The ALD Service was re-commissioned via an expression of interest to Lincolnshire special schools and academies within the Lincolnshire SEND Alliance. Delivered via a public to public Co-operation Agreement with Gosberton House Academy (the same provider under the previous agreement) acting as the lead provider for the Working Together Team (WTT). • The ALD Service agreement commenced 1st September 2022 and the initial term is due to end on 31st August 2025. The annual value of the contract is £617,500 per annum. An extension of up to two years to 31st August 2027 is allowed for in the contractual terms and conditions.

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Date of Decision: December 9, 2024