Decision details

Request to invoke contracts procedure rule 2.1 in order to extend the Framework Contract or the Independent Fostering Agencies for a period of 6 months

Reference: D44781

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To extend the interim regional Framework Agreement led by Leeds City Council and involving 12 other local authorities across the Yorkshire and Humber for the provision of foster care for children and young people. 

It enables Local Authorities to make placements as required but there is no commitment to any expenditure. This Interim Independent Fostering Agency Framework Agreement was awarded for a period of 6-months’ (01/04/2017 to 30/09/2017) with the option to extend for a further period of 6-months (01/10/2017 to 31/03/2018).

Decision:

The Director of Children & Families agreed to invoke contract procedure rule 2.1 in order to extend the White Rose Independent Fostering Framework Contract for a period of six months to the providers as detailed in appendix 1 of the attached report.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

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

Publication date: 08/09/2017

Date of decision: 19/09/2017

Effective from: 27/09/2017

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