Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 3, 2025

Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval for Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) to continue participating in the existing “Southwest Residential Dynamic Purchasing System”.  This provides independent residential children’s homes placements for children in care and is operated by South Gloucestershire.

Content: Cllr Ben Evans sought Cabinet approval for Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) to continue participating in the existing “Southwest Residential Dynamic Purchasing System”. This provides independent residential children’s homes placements for children in care and is operated by South Gloucestershire.     Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to:     1.              Approve an extension commencing 1st April 2026 until 23rd February 2029 to the term of the Southwest Residential Dynamic Purchasing System. This provides independent residential homes for children in care and is operated by South Gloucestershire Council on behalf of itself, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council and Bath and North-East Somerset 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.