Issue - decisions

RESOLVED

(a) that the Flexible Purchasing System (known as a Dynamic Purchasing

System (DPS) as a procurement approach for Independent Residential

Children’s Homes (IRCH), as outlined at paragraph 3.2.6 of the Report

(Option 6), be approved;

(b) that a tendering process be undertaken during summer 2022 with

Independent Residential Children’s Homes (IRCH), for the delivery of

residential children’s home services from February 2023;

(c) that the Chief Officer for Children's Services, in consultation with the

Cabinet Member for Children’s Services & Schools be given delegated

authority to agree non-material changes within the overarching strategy

detailed in section 4 of the Report (proposal); and

(d) 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 Peninsula

Residential Children’s Home Services with IRCHs.