Purpose

To seek approval for proposals to develop the
supply of children’s residential placements.
 

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Authorised the Executive Director People in consultation with
Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Equalities to take all
steps required to procure and award the contract(s) necessary for
the implementation of a strategic partner to develop
children’s homes, 16+ supported accommodation and foster
places up to a maximum cost of £35m across ten years.

2.     
Authorised the Executive Director People in consultation with
Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Equalities to take all
steps required to procure and award the contract(s) necessary for
two bespoke children’s homes up to a maximum cost of
£2m per year.

3.     
Authorised the Executive Director People in consultation with
Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Equalities to take all
steps required to procure and award the contract(s) necessary for a
crisis home up to a maximum cost of £750,000 per year.

4.     
Authorised the Executive Director People to take all steps required
to invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined
in the contract(s) being awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope
outlined in this report.