Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve proposals to procure a four-year Framework Agreement for the provision of respite care and support services to enable and support children and young people with a disability to live ordinary family lives and participate in universal activities; and provide their families with much needed short breaks from their caring role.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree to commence the procurement of a four-year framework contract for the provision of respite and support services for disabled children and young people, in accordance with the Council’s Contract Rules and the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Service Development and Integration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health Integration, the Chief Operating Officer and the Director of Law and Governance, to award and enter into the framework agreements and all other necessary or ancillary agreements with the successful bidders.