Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals in conjunction with the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Havering, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets to tender for the provision of short breaks and activities for disabled children with the view to putting in place a framework agreement from April 2012

The Corporate Director of Children’s Services presented a report on proposals for the procurement of a Framework Agreement, facilitated by East London Solutions and in collaboration with the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest (the lead borough), Havering, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets, for the provision of short breaks and activities for disabled children and their families.

Cabinet agreed:

  (i)  That the Council participate in the joint procurement of a four-year Framework Agreement, commencing April 2012, for the provision of short break activities for disabled children and their families, on the terms detailed in the report; and

  (ii)  To authorise the Corporate Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources, to enter into the framework agreement upon conclusion of the procurement process.