Freedom of information response

1) Does the local authority operate a supplier framework (a list of accredited companies or individuals that can provide services to the local authority) for the following:

a. SEN Transport – Yes

b. Home to School transport – Yes

c. Taxi Services – Yes

d. Transport for Adult Care - No

2) If the Council does operate a supplier framework, how many suppliers
are currently listed on each framework for:

a. SEN Transport

b. Home to School

c. Taxi Services

The total number of operators on the supplier framework is 32. This is not split by the categories mentioned below as operators transport SEND and mainstream.

d. Transport for Adult Care – N/A

3) How many transport routes operate currently (as of 05/02/24) for:

a. SEN Transport

b. Home to School

c. Taxi Services

139 contracted routes.  These operators transport children across all categories, and routes can cover both SEND and mainstream children.

d. Transport for Adult Care – N/A

4) How many transport routes operated in the 22-23 financial year for:

a. SEN Transport

b. Home to School

c. Taxi Services

As of March 2023 financial report there were 138 contracted routes across SEND and mainstream, which includes buses and taxis.  Please be advised, that routes start and end throughout the academic year.

d. Transport for Adult Care – N/A

5) How many transport routes operated in the 21-22 financial year for the following:

a. SEN Transport

b. Home to School

c. Taxi Services

As of March 2022 financial report there were 167 contracted routes across SEND and mainstream, which includes buses and taxis.  Please be advised, that routes start and end throughout the academic year.

d. Transport for Adult Care – N/A

6) In the current financial year to date, how many individuals have used each of the following transport services?

a. SEN Transport

b. Home to School

c. Taxi Services

As of the end of March 2024, there were 943 individuals. Please be advised, the number of children in receipt of transport support changes monthly.

d. Transport for Adult Care - 86

7) In the 23-23 financial year, how many individuals used each of the following transport services over the course of the year? As at end of March report 2023

A. SEN Transport

b. Home to School (mainstream)

c. Taxi Services

There were 517 children under the special needs category/post 16 Special needs category and 482 children not considered under any SEND category. 

Please be advised, the number of children in receipt of transport support changes monthly.

d. Transport for Adult Care - 128

8) In the 21-22 financial year, how many individuals used each of the following transport services over the course of the year?

a. SEN Transport

b. Home to School

c. Taxi Services

As of the end of March 2022, there are 1073 individuals. Please be advised, the number of children in receipt of transport support changes monthly.

d. Transport for Adult Care - 77

9) In the current financial year (23-24) what is the council’s current net spend on providing as of 05/02/24: 

a. SEN Transport   

b. Home to School  

c. Taxi Services      

Total net spend – £5,256,259

d. Transport for Adult Care - £61,789

10) In the 22-23 financial year, what was the council’s net spend on providing:

a. SEN Transport   

b. Home to School  

c. Taxi Services      

Total net spend – £5,256,301

d. Transport for Adult Care - £69,594

11) In the 21-22 financial year, what was the council’s net spend on providing:

a. SEN Transport   

b. Home to School  

c. Taxi Services      

Total net spend – £5,121,395

Please note that we have provided a total net spend figure across each financial year as we do not operate separate SEND routes for transport. Routes are mixed with SEND and mainstream children.

d. Transport for Adult Care - £52,275