Decision details

To approve funding of £63,440 for the appointment of an external provider, and to make a direct contract award for the delivery of trauma training within schools.

The work under the proposed direct award contract builds on previous trauma training delivered by the provider, ensuring consistency and allowing staff who have had the previous training to connect with, and share learning and practice, with those undertaking the latest courses. The provider has been previously used by a number of schools within the borough and education services.

RESOLVED - That:
A direct contract award for the value of £63,440 be made for the delivery of trauma training within schools.

Option 1: Agree the use of external grant funding to pay for the services detailed in this report and approve the appointment of TISUK, an external provider, through a direct contract award to deliver trauma training through schools.

Option 2: Reject the proposal for external funding to be used to pay for the services and for the appointment of an external provider through a direct contract award. This is not recommended as this would mean the training could not be undertaken and the external funds would need to be returned as there is insufficient time to reprofile the funding and undertake a full procurement exercise.

Option 2: Reject the proposal for external funding to be used to pay for the services and for the appointment of an external provider through a direct contract award. This is not recommended as this would mean the training could not be undertaken and the external funds would need to be returned as there is insufficient time to reprofile the funding and undertake a full procurement exercise.

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