Decision details

Equipment for Local Authority Foster Carers, Residential Homes and Leaving Care Accommodation

Reference: D47969

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The decision is seeking permission to procure a framework contract for the supply of equipment for children and young people in care of the Local Authority.

Decision:

The Director of Children and Families approved the procurement of a contract for the supply of equipment for children and young people who are in care or leaving care. The contract will be for three years, with the option to extend by a further 2×12 months periods. The contract will commence from 1st September 2019 with an indicative value of £325k per annum (£150k for fostering and £175k for leaving care accommodation).

 

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation was undertaken prior to and during the development of the specification. This will continue with provider groups via open forums to discuss and invite opinion on progress throughout the commissioning process.

Involvement will be in the setting and evaluation of tender questions etc.

Consultees

Service colleagues

Parent Carer Representatives

Providers

Young People through consultation with Voice and Influence teams as well as direct

Contact: Pat Michael, Commissioning Manager 0113 3785423 Email: pat.michael@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 20/09/2018

Date of decision: 28/09/2018

Effective from: 06/10/2018

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