Decision Maker: Children and Young People Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 8, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to enter into a new contract to deliver the statutory Independent Visitor Service and Advocacy Service.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (5 members voting in favour and 2 against):   1. To authorise the Executive Director: Children and Education in consultation with the Chair of the Children and Young People Committee to procure and award the Independent Visitors and Advocacy contracts, in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in the report.   2. To authorise the Executive Director: Children and Education to invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in the contract(s) being awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in the report.