1. Cabinet agree the recommendation for the Council to collaborate with Essex County Council (ECC) on a procurement exercise for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and to undertake further competition via the DPS to award contracts for Children’s home to school transport as set out in section 3.
2. Cabinet agree that the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Education Portfolio Holder is given delegated authority to award contracts following further competitions under the DPS.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/09/2023
Decision due: 13 Dec 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Education
Lead director: Sheila Murphy (Corporate Director of Children's Services)
Contact: Sheila Murphy, Corporate Director of Children's Services Email: SMurphy@thurrock.gov.uk.