To ask the Minister of Education whether he will review the tendering and procurement processes in relation to the provision of taxis for pupils with a statement of special educational needs.

The Education Authority (EA) is responsible for the operation and delivery of home to school transport, including the procurement of taxis for pupils with special educational needs.

The EA is a Centre of Procurement Expertise (CoPE) and it is responsible for its own tendering processes. It would therefore be for the EA to determine if a review of the tendering and procurement processes in relation to taxis for pupils with a statement of special educational needs is necessary.