Decision details

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.