ADDITIONAL LEARNING DISABILITIES FUNDING (SECTION 256 FUNDING ALLOCATION)
September 20, 2023 Executive (Other) Approved 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
The Executive decided to approve recommendations on 20/09/2023. They noted receipt of Section 256 funding and awarded contracts to Bromley Mencap and CASPA for specific projects. The Director of Adult Services was delegated authority to award Community Discharge Grant funding, totalling £281,000.
Full council record
Decision
- Note receipt the funds from the Integrated Care Board under a Section 256 Agreement;
- Award contracts to the following organisations via an exemption from tendering:
- 18 months contract with Bromley Mencap for an Autism Pathway Project at a total cost of £82,321
- 12 months contract with Bromley Mencap for an All-Age Autism Specialist Welfare Benefit Service at a total cost of £58,769
- 12 months contract with CASPA for a Travel Support Programme at a total cost of £40,000;
3) Delegate to the Director of Adult Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health Services, the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Finance and the Director of Corporate Services, authorisation to directly award the Community Discharge Grant funding; and,
4) Note that the final non-recurring sum transferred for the Community Discharge Grant Funding is £281,000.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Sep 2023 |