Decision
(a) That
the Placement Sufficiency Strategy as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be noted;
(b) That
the procurements and awards of contracts set out in Appendix 2 of the report be
approved.
In giving this approval,
Members were approving known / likely procurement set for implementation during
2021/22 on terms to be agreed by the Executive Director, in consultation with
the Portfolio Holder Education, Skills and Early Help for each arrangement.
Procurements exceeding the key decision threshold which were not yet identified
would be subject to a separate report presented at a later date.
Reason for the
decision
The council is
required through a ‘sufficiency duty’ to secure sufficient accommodation for
children and young people under their care who cannot live at home. The procurement of supported accommodation is
required as the existing contract comes to an end this financial year. The procurement will deliver a modernised
service that is better value for money.
The procurement of residential children’s homes will replace existing
spot purchasing spend and offer better value for money.