5. Review how we buy home to school transport services

The home to school transport service is operating in a challenging environment of increasing demand, price inflation and contract costs. There are also challenges around the supply of transport and market competition in some geographical areas. 

Therefore, it is proposed to review how we commission our services to ensure they are sustainable for the future as well as delivering value for money on routes and contracts. This will include looking at best practice in other council areas and working with the transport providers to promote healthy competition for contracts, while ensuring that appropriate supply is maintained.