Decision Maker: Children and Young People Policy Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 22, 2026

Purpose: 1.To seek approval for the extension of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) contract used by the Home to School Travel Service to procure transport for children’s travel to and from school. The extension takes up the option of two sets of one year and would be until December 2028. 2.To seek approval for a further £35M of spend to account for the increased demand within the service and to extend the contract up to 31st December 2028.

Content: At the conclusion of the discussion, the Chair moved the report recommendations.   This was seconded by Cllr Katja Hornchen   The Committee RESOLVED: UNANIMOUSLY   Officer Recommendations:     To approve the increase in value of additional £35M, subject to approval of the budget envelope at full council in February 2026, enabling a maximum £45M of spend between 1st January 2026 and 31st December 2028.   To authorise the Executive Director Children and Education in consultation with the Chair of the Children and Young People Committee to take all steps required to enact the contract extensions up to 31 December 2028 as set out in this report and subject to the increased budget envelope.