Decision details

Request approval to procure an annual refresh process for the Regional White Rose Framework Agreement for Independent Fostering Agencies and Supported Lodgings Providers.

Reference: D50202

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This request seeks approval to extend an existing framework in line with Contract Procedure Rules 21.5, 21.6.1, 21.7, 21.8, 21.9.1 and 21.10 in line with CPR 10

 

This decision is as a direct consequence of D44985 which included the annual refresh process to invite new service providers to a framework agreement and to vary the existing framework agreement for fostering and supported lodgings service providers. 

 

The current framework is due to expire on 31/03/2021 and includes the option to extend for a further 12 month period, from 01/04/2021 to 31/03/2022. 

 

Decision:

The Director of Children and Families approved the refresh process for the Regional White Rose Framework Agreement for Independent Fostering Agencies and Supported Lodgings providers in line with the terms and conditions of the existing framework agreements DN219283, DN384744 and DN383876.

 

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families

Consultees

  • Head of Service, Looked After Children, Children and Families
  • Head of Commissioning and Market Management, Children and Families
  • Head of Finance, Resources and Housing

White Rose participating authorities from across the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Contact: Angela Depledge, Commissioning Manager 0113 378 9823 Email: angela.depledge@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 10/10/2019

Date of decision: 18/10/2019

Effective from: 26/10/2019

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