Purpose

To consider the commissioning strategy for the delivery of
supported accommodation services for care leavers and homeless
young people.

Content

The Cabinet
RESOLVED –
 

(i)                
THAT the procurement strategy for the recommissioning of the
Young People’s Supported Accommodation Pathway, as set out in
the report, which includes a 40% price / 60% quality split and
contract term of 72 months, with a possible extension of 36 months
(6+3 years), for an estimated maximum combined value of £42.5
million, be approved.
 
The Leader of the
Council RESOLVED
–
 

(ii)               
THAT authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Best
Start for Children and Families to approve the award of the
contract for the Young People Supported Accommodation High Support
Service element of the Pathway.
 
The Cabinet
RESOLVED –
 

(iii)             
THAT authority be delegated to the Executive Director
Children and Learning to request the sealing of all contracts for
the Pathway.