Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
RESOLVED
(a) that Option 4 (Multi-provider Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS); as
outlined at section 3.5 of the Report, as a procurement approach to the
provider market be approved;
(b) that the preferred option for contract partners, as outlined in 3.8 of the
Report, enabling District Council’s to be named as potential users within the
new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) arrangement be further approved;
(c) that a tendering process to be undertaken during August 2022 – January
2023 for the provision of supported accommodation and housing-related
support to:
(i) young people aged 16/17 years at risk of homelessness, who do not
need to come into care under section 20 of the Children Act; and
(ii) care experienced young people aged 18-25 years.
(d) that the Chief Officer for Children’s Services, in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Schools be given delegated
authority to the to agree non-material changes within the overarching strategy
detailed in section 4 (proposal); and
(e) that the Chief Officer for Children’s Services, in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Children’s Services & Schools, be given delegated
authority, to approve contract award recommendations for supported
accommodation and housing-related support for 16/17 year olds and care
leavers.
Reason Key: Strategic, Political or Financial Significance;
Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);
Contact: Melissa Caslake, Director of Children and Young People's Futures Email: melissa.caslake@devon.gov.uk.
Report author: Melissa Caslake
Publication date: 13/07/2022
Date of decision: 13/07/2022
Decided at meeting: 13/07/2022 - Cabinet
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