Purpose

To seek approval to exercise the option to
extend the contract with Homes 2 Inspire Limited for the delivery
of semi independent accommodation and support services for
vulnerable young people at Trevone House for two years from 1 April
2025.

Decision

In coming to this decision I
have given due and full regard to the requirements of the public
sector equality duty contained in
section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”) by
reference to the law itself and also the relevant Equality Impact
Assessment, which was prepared in accordance with the requirements
of the Act.
 
Having fully
considered all the available information, I have decided to reject
the alternative options and take the recommended decision to:
 

1.    
Give approval to exercise the option to extend the contract for
a further period of not more than 2 years on the expiry of the
initial 5 year term.
 

2.    
Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Children’s
Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Children’s Safeguarding and Early Years, to vary the contract
with Homes to Inspire during its term to enable the services to
adjust to any emerging regulation changes and/or agreed service
improvements required.
 
For the reasons
set out in the report.