Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 1, 2024

Purpose: The new contractual arrangement commences on 1st October and gives the Council a compliant purchasing framework for the commissioning of children’s residential care placements. The contract will last until 30/09/28, with up to 4 years’ extension in block of 2 years thereafter.

Content: 1.         That the public and press be excluded from the meeting by virtue of Paragraph 3 (Information Relating to the Financial or Business Affairs of the Authority) of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, in order that the meeting consider the exempt Annex to the report. 2.         That continued membership of the South Central residential consortium under new contractual arrangements, be approved. 3.         That the outcome of the contract award report, attached as an exempt Annex, be noted. 4.         That authority be delegated to the Director of Children’s Services to approve awards for all placement contracts (“call-offs”) made in respect of the new framework agreement.