Issue details
Award of contract to The Bridge - Alternative Provision
Approval to make a direct award of a contract to The Bridge AP, who provide essential support to children referred by the Inclusions,and Assessments and Placements teams
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/08/2025
General exception notice
This item is subject to the General Exception procedure. It is proposed to take a key decision on the decision date shown below. It would be impracticable to defer the decision until it has been included on the next Forward Plan. This notice has been issued by the Chief Executive and the Leader of the Council and has been issued to the Chair(s) of the relevant scrutiny bodies.
Reason for urgency:
This matter is proceeding by way of general exception in that the prescribed notice period for this decision will be less than 28 days. Proceeding in this way is in the best interests of the Council and residents of Havering.
Decision due: Not before 29th Aug 2025 by Director, Starting Well
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead director: Director, Starting Well
Contact: Callum Watt, SEND and Alternative Provision Commissioning Officer Email: callum.watt@havering.gov.uk.
Consultation process
All relevant Business Partners will be consulted