Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve arrangements relating to the procurement of a new contract for the provision of Supported Accommodation at The Vineries, Heathway, Dagenham, for 16-19 year-old Looked after Children, Care Leavers and Vulnerable Homeless Young People, to commence on 1 January 2023.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of a four-year contract for the provision of Supported Accommodation for 16- to 19-year-old Looked after Children, Care Leavers and Vulnerable Homeless Young People in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Children’s and Adults, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Members, the Director of Finance and Investment and the Chief Legal Officer, to conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contracts and relevant extension periods and all other necessary or ancillary agreements with the successful bidder, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report.