The decision has been taken to:

1. Award SEN contracts BF911P, AC896P, BF997P and BF312P.

Contract BF911P – The Brookfield School. Awarded to High Town Taxis for a 1 month term commencing 30th April 2019 at a total cost of £211.14. 4 compliant bids were received.

Contract AC896P – The Aconbury Centre. Awarded to Blue Line Taxis for a 3 month term commencing 29th April 2019 at a total cost of £3699.40. 4 compliant bids were received.

Contract BF997S – The Brookfield School. Awarded to Hereford City Taxis for a 1 month term commencing 1st May 2019 at a total cost of £433.20. 3 compliant bids were received.

Contract BF312P – The Brookfield School. Awarded to Blue Line Taxis for a 1 month term commencing 1st May 2019 at a total cost of £796.80. 2 compliant bids were received.

These are additional contracts required to provide statutory school transport. The net effect of tendering these contracts will see an increase in SEN transport contracting costs of £5,140.54 in the current financial year.