Decision details

White Rose Independent Fostering Agency Framework Contract Award Report

Reference: D44210

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To award the contract for the provision of independent fostering services and supported lodgings.

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services agreed to award the White Rose Independent Fostering Framework Contract for a period of six months plus six months to the providers detailed in appendix 1 of the attached report.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

As required within the Councils Contract Procedure Rules.

Consultees

Legal Services, PPU, Chief Officers, Elected Members

Contact: Rebecca Fenwick, Commissionnig Programme Manager (Placements) Email: rebecca.fenwick@leeds.gov.uk Email: rebecca.fenwick@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 10/03/2017

Date of decision: 20/03/2017

Effective from: 28/03/2017

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