Issue - meetings

Background:

The report sought permission to award the procurement of the Medway Test Contract.

The report set out that the Medway Test was undertaken annually to ascertain which pupils are deemed to be of grammar ability and are eligible for entry into one of the six grammar schools in Medway. This formed part of the wider statutory duty of the Local Authority to ensure all pupils could access a suitable school place and supports the Council’s priority two of Medway’s children achieving their potential in schools.

An Exempt Appendix to the report provided a breakdown of the financial analysis in respect of this procurement project. 

Reasons:

Following a comprehensive evaluation of all bidders, Renaissance Learning was assessed as meeting the required criteria more than other bidders, in terms of both quality and price. Officers had determined that Renaissance Learning can provide the best service of those available and offer satisfactory value for money.