Approval is sought to award providers onto the Children's External Placements, Education & Tuition (CEPET) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Contract, which encompasses Independent Fostering Agency (IFA), Residential Children's Homes, Independent Special Education Provisions (ISEP), Out of School Tuition (OoST) & Alternative Provision & Post 16 Alternative Provision. The contract commences on 1st September 2025, for a term of four years, extendable by two additional two-year periods (maximum of eight years).
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure or savings greater than £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/03/2025
Decision due: June 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children’s Services
Lead director: Executive Director Children's and Young People
Department: Children and Young People's Service
Contact: Sam Nash – Senior Commissioning Manager; Email: sam.nash@peterborough.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation with children and young people in care, parents of children and young people with SEND and local special schools, and a focus group with Access Champions
Relevant Scrutiny Committee: Children and Education Scrutiny Committee