This decision will seek approval to undertake a competitive procurement exercise to enable a new contract to be in place for 1st April 2022 ensuring continuity of provision for placing local authorities whilst the new arrangements will better reflect the current requirements and priorities of authorities in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/07/2021
Decision due: Not before 12th Aug 2021 by Director of Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Luke Myers, Contracts manager 0113 3785424 Email: luke.myers@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultees
· Yorkshire and Humber Children’s Services Commissioning Board
· Head of Commissioning and Market Management, Children and Families
· Procurement and Commercial Services
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Adults and Children's Social Care and Health Partnerships