Decision details

Contract Extension for the Supported Living Options Framework for Children Looked After and Eligible Care Leavers

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

(a) that an eight-month extension to the existing Supported Living Options Framework Agreement for 16-17-year-old children in care and eligible care leavers, be approved, with an additional entry point at the start of the extension period, to go live at the start of February 2024;

 

(b) that approval of the future commissioning and procurement strategy be delegated to the Director of Children and Young People’s Futures in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services; and

 

(c) that an increase of 5% to Framework Agreement prices for the duration of the extension period be applied.

Reason Key: Strategic, Political or Financial Significance;

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Provider Seminars

Consultees

Framework Providers

Contact: Janet Fraser, Deputy Chief Officer - Head of Childrens Social Care Email: janet.fraser@devon.gov.uk.

Report author: Janet Fraser

Publication date: 11/01/2023

Date of decision: 11/01/2023

Decided at meeting: 11/01/2023 - Cabinet

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