Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve proposals relating to the procurement of a Framework Agreement for the provision of accommodation and stand-alone support for care leavers under the following categories:

·  16-18yrs Enhanced Accommodation (24hr)

·  16-18yrs Low Level Support Accommodation

·  18+ Independent Accommodation

·  Mother & Baby Accommodation

·  Stand-Alone Support

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of a four-year framework contract for the provision of supported and unsupported accommodation together with outreach support for Care Leavers in accordance with the strategy set out in this report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director of 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 contract and access agreements.