Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
The Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals for a Framework Agreement procurement of semi independent accommodation for young people in an exercise led by Haringey Council and involving a number of other participating London local authorities
The Cabinet Member for Children and Education presented a report in respect of proposals for the procurement of a Framework Agreement for the provision of semi-independent accommodation services for young people leaving care and other vulnerable groups.
The Cabinet Member advised that it was proposed to participate in a multi-authority contract, led by London Borough of Haringey, which would assist the Council in meeting its legal obligations under the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 through an improved, more cost-effective service in comparison to the current spot-purchase arrangements. It was anticipated that the new arrangements would also result in significantly better quality assurance through the improved monitoring of providers and information-sharing between participating authorities.
Cabinet agreed:
(i) That the Council be named as a participating authority in a tendering exercise led by the London Borough of Haringey and involving a number of other participating authorities, for the procurement of a four-year Framework Agreement for the provision of semi-independent accommodation services, as described within the report;
(ii) The procurement of semi-independent accommodation for care-leavers as and when required by the Council, via the Framework Agreement; and
(iii) To authorise the Corporate Director of Children’s Services to award contracts for the provision of semi-independent accommodation as and when required by the Council, via the Framework Agreement.
Report author: Christopher Martin
Publication date: 15/07/2011
Date of decision: 12/07/2011
Decided at meeting: 12/07/2011 - Cabinet
Effective from: 21/07/2011
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