L18 25/26 - Procurement Commencement Provision of Alternative Education Provision Services
February 24, 2026 Delegated Decisions, Leader of the Council (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...agreed to commence the procurement of a contract for the provision of Alternative Education Provision Services, with an estimated annual value of £5.8 million, and delegated the award of this contract to the Director of Children's Services.
Full council record
Purpose
To propose the
procurement of a contract for the provision of Alternative
Provision (AP) in Plymouth, ensuring compliance with Section 19 of
the Education Act 1996.
To award the contract
for the provision of Alternative Provision (AP) in Plymouth,
ensuring compliance with Section 19 of the Education Act
1996.
The duty requires
local authorities to arrange suitable, full-time education for
children of compulsory school age who cannot access education due
to illness, exclusion, or other reasons.
Related Meeting
Delegated Decisions - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on February 24, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |