Decision

Appendix 2is exempt from publication pursuant to the provisions of Schedule 12A Part 4 paragraph 16 of the Local Government Act 1972.

AGREED: that

1. Following completion of a competitive procurement process.  The entering into of a contract with Rainbow Therapeutic Care for the provision of two Children's Homes in Cardiff, located in Rumney and St Mellons be approved.

1. It be noted that the successful provider will be awarded a contract for an initial period of five years with an option to extend for up to 2 further periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued service need.

Reasons for the decision

To enable the Council to implement the commissioning intentions approved through the Accommodation Strategy and Providing Homes for Children Strategy by securing a provider to operate two children's homes within Cardiff, increasing local sufficiency and reducing reliance on external placements whilst supporting the Welsh Government's policy direction towards not-for-profit provision.