The Chief Officer, Resources, Transformation
and Partnerships has given their approval to procure providers that
will deliver Targeted Short Breaks through a competitive grant
process. Commissioned Providers will continue the delivery of
targeted short breaks and ensure this support remains in place for
C&YP with SEND and their families/carers. The Grants will cover
the period from 1st Oct 2024 for 18 months at a value of up to
£317,500 per annum. There will be no options to extend once
the agreements end on 31st March 2026.
The Chief Officer, Resources, Transformation and Partnerships
Families has given their approval of payment in advance to the
grant recipients. Payment in advance is crucial to small, third
sector organisations so that they can effectively manage budgets
and cash flow to deliver the service. This has been the payment
method used over the last ten or so years for services commissioned
via the competitive grants process. Payments will be made on a half
yearly basis in April and October. Providers will be subject to a
financial checking process using the CreditSafe facility.