Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 22, 2024

Purpose: We intend to commission a 2-bed residential children’s home expressly for 2 complex-needs young people who we would like to repatriate to Milton Keynes. We propose a contract of 5 years (3 years’ core term +2).

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 approval be granted to commence an open procurement process to appoint a contractor to provide care services at Fenny House in Bletchley.The contract will be for a term of three years with the option to extend for further periods not exceeding two years. 3.         That authority be delegated to the Director of Children’s Services, to progress arrangements for a Heads of Terms for any lease of Fenny House.