The Speech & Language Education Service, commissioned jointly with the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, delivers a variety of statutory and non-statutory activities to children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, as well consultation, guidance and training for partners and parents/carers.
A re-procurement exercise is currently being undertaken, jointly with RBKC, to identify the most suitable supplier to meet our updated specification and delivery requirements for the next 5-7 years.
This Key Decision will seek approval to award the new contract to the supplier which is recommended at the conclusion of the re-procurement process. The contract is anticipated to start on 1st September 2023 for a period of 5 years to 31st August 2028, with the option to extend for an additional 2 years up to 31st August 2030.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant expenditure/savings;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 19 Jul 2023 by Cabinet Member for Young People, Learning and Leisure
Lead director: Bi-Borough Executive Director of Childrens Services
Department: Children's Services
Contact: Annabel Saunders, Children's Commissioners Email: Annabel.Saunders@rbkc.gov.uk.