Decision details

'ROC' - Reducing Repeat Removals of Children in Care Project Procurement Approval

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for People - Children, Education, Skills and Early Help

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Decision

To agree, the procurement process for a holistic programme for vulnerable women who have experienced, or are at risk of, repeat removals of children from their care, “Pause Practice” in Dorset.

 

That the further step of making any contract award be delegated to the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help in consultation with the Executive Director of People – Children.

 

Reason for the decision

Cabinet is required to approve all key decisions with financial consequences of £500,000 or more.

 

Alternative Options considered and rejected

N/A

 

Consultees

N/A

 

Budget Implications

As set out within the report to cabinet of 18 January 2022

 

Legal Implications

As set out within the report to cabinet of 18 January 2022

 

Any Conflict of Interest

N/A

 

Reference Documents

Agenda for Cabinet on Tuesday, 18th January, 2022, 10.00 am - Dorset Council

Decision:

To agree, the procurement process for a holistic programme for vulnerable women who have experienced, or are at risk of, repeat removals of children from their care, “Pause Practice” in Dorset.

 

That the further step of making any contract award be delegated to the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help in consultation with the Executive Director of People – Children.

 

Publication date: 19/01/2022

Date of decision: 18/01/2022

Effective from: 27/01/2022