To approve the commissioning and procurement of a new contract agreement which will replace the current White Rose Looked After Children Residential Framework. This is a framework in which Leeds is the procurement lead on behalf of 14 local authorities that make up the White Rose Consortium. The contract will replace the current arrangement which is an interim contract that was started in August 2017 and has a maximum length of 2 years including an extension. The intended start date of the new contract is August 2019.
It will enable Local Authorities to make placements as required through invoicing by providers to the placements invoicing team in line with submitted prices at the point of joining the framework, but there is no commitment to any expenditure. It also enables us to monitor the quality of these services through contract management and meet the sufficiency needs of both Leeds and our partners by effective market management and promotion of working together to improve service delivery.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status:
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/10/2018
Decision due: Not before 1st Nov 2018 by Director of Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Pat Michael, Commissioning Manager 0113 3785423 Email: pat.michael@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation has been ongoing with regional partners and will continue with providers and young people via forums to discuss and invite opinion on progress throughout the commissioning process.
Consultees
White Rose Framework – Residential subgroup and Strategic Commissioning Group.
Providers – Via forums and also option to join the development groups on behalf of other partners.
Young People – Through consultation with Voice and Influence teams as well as direct involvement in the setting and evaluation of tender questions etc.
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families