Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 17, 2025

Purpose: To consider agreeing capital funding to develop six places, across two homes, for children with complex needs.

Content: 1.         That the commencement of the following two tender exercises be approved: (a)        a services tender to commission a provider to operate the two homes for a total period of five years; and (b)       a works tender for a construction provider to undertake development works at the two properties. 2.         That, if the Department for Education (DfE) bid is successful, authority be delegated to the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Children and Young People, to accept the external funding. 3.         That, in the event that the DfE bid is unsuccessful, it be recommended to Full Council for a loan to be secured to provide capital funding for the development works.