Decision details

Request to extend the White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies Framework Agreement for a period of 12 months

Reference: D42144

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To extend the current contract for a period of 12 months, from the period of 13th March 2015 – 12th March 2016.

 

Decision:

The Deputy Director – Safeguarding, Specialist & Targeted Services agreed to extend the framework agreement contract for the provision of foster care services for children to the providers identified at appendix 1 to the attached report for a period of 12 months.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consulted members of the White Rose Group and current contractors.

Consultees

Procurement Unit

Legal Services

Children’s Services LCC

Barnsley MBC

Calderdale Council

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Doncaster MBC

Kirklees Council

Leeds City Council

North East Lincolnshire Council

Rotherham MBC

Sheffield City Council

Wakefield Council

Contact: Iain Dunn, Strategic Category Manager 07891 271662 Email: iain.dunn@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 12/03/2015

Date of decision: 20/03/2015

Effective from: 28/03/2015

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