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 websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
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
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Effective from | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |