Authority to award a contract for Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) for Children Looked After Reviews and Foster Carer Reviewing Officer (FCRO)

August 8, 2024 Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Community Development (Officer) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...to award Aidhour Limited a contract for two years, with the option to extend for two additional years, to provide Independent Reviewing Officers for Children Looked After reviews and Foster Carer Reviewing Officers, commencing October 1, 2024, for £703,800.00.

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Purpose

Approval  to award a contract for the provision of Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) for Children Looked After reviews and Foster Carer Reviewing Officer (FCRO).

Decision

That the Corporate Director Children and Young People, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools:

i)             Approves the award of the contract for Provision of Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) for Children Looked After and Foster Carer Reviewing Officers (FCRO) to Aidhour Limited for a contract term of two years plus two +1 year extensions (total 4 years), with the proposed contract commencement date of 1st October 2024 for the sum of £703,800.00.

Reasons for the decision

As detailed within the accompanying report.

Alternative options considered

As detailed within the accompanying report.

Supporting Documents

Appendix 2 - Evaluation Grid.pdf
Appendix 3 - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Officer Key Decision Report.pdf
Officer Key Decision Form.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date8 Aug 2024
Effective from16 Aug 2024
Subject to call-inYes