Purpose

To agree an extension of the Parent and Child
Residential Assessment Framework.

Content

The committee RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

 
1.     
To note the previous approval to enter into an open
framework/dynamic purchasing system for 4+2+2+2 years in October
2018 as set out in this report.
 
2.     
To authorise the Executive Director Children & Education in
consultation with Chair of the Children & Young People
Committee to extend the Parent and Child Residential Assessment
Framework in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget
envelopes outlined in this report and the Cabinet Report from
2018.
 
3.     
To authorise the Executive Director Children & Education to
invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in
the contract(s) awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined
in this report and the Cabinet Report from 2018.
 
4.     
To note that no changes will be made to any of the original
Framework documents, including the service specification and the
contracts with providers
 
5.     
To note that the rate card will be adjusted in accordance with
agreed uplift negotiation processes.