Purpose

To seek Cabinet approval for Gloucestershire
County Council to continue to participate in the existing Southwest
Fostering Dynamic Purchasing System.  This provides
independent fostering placements for children in care and is
operated by Bath and North-East Somerset Council.

Decision

Cllr Ben Evans sought Cabinet approval for Gloucestershire County Council to continue to
participate in the existing Southwest Fostering Dynamic Purchasing
System. This provides independent fostering placements for children
in care and is operated by Bath and North-East Somerset
Council.
 
 
Having considered all of the
information, Cabinet noted the report and
 
RESOLVED
to:
 
 

1.    
Approve a 2-year extension, commencing 1st April
2026, to the Southwest Fostering Dynamic Purchasing System. This
provides independent foster care for children in care and is
operated by Bath and North-East Somerset Council on behalf of
itself, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council and
South Gloucestershire Council.
 

2.    
Delegate authority to the Director of
Children’s Commissioning and Partnerships and to the Head of
Service for Placements to admit or remove suppliers to/from the
Dynamic Purchasing System during its term in accordance with the
Dynamic Purchasing System’s selection criteria.