Purpose

In line with the requirements set out in the
Delivering Better Value (DBV) in Special Educational Needs and
Disabilities (SEND) Grant from the Department for Education (DfE),
Bristol City Council (BCC) has procured a delivery partner to lead
Workstream 2 of the programme. Workstream 2 is focused on reviewing
the use of High Needs Block (HNB) funding, developing a fully
costed set of options for changing the existing model, running a
city-wide consultation process, and presenting the preferred option
to Cabinet for a key decision. The HNB is used to fund children
with SEND in Bristol schools. Any proposed changes to this process
will result in high levels of interest from members of the public
and local Councillors. Failure to follow a legally compliant
process could result in legal consequences for Bristol City
Council. A fully compliant procurement process was followed with
applicants scored on the quality of technical answers, cost of
delivery and social value. The applicant with the highest combined
score has been awarded the contract to deliver Workstream 2.

Content

To procure a delivery partner in line with the
requirements set out in the Delivering Better Value (DBV) in
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Grant from the
Department for Education (DfE),