(a)
That a
maximum spend limit of £1.3million on this contract be approved, which would
ensure our children and young people had access to an advocate or Independent
Visitor in accordance with our local authority responsibilities.
(b)
That
authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Children's Services in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education to
negotiate and authorise any further contract extensions or amendments subject
to the spend limit in as set out in (a) above.
Reason for the
decision
Approval was sought to increase the contract spend limit and cover
extended demand for Dorset’s Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service,
reflecting higher than anticipated usage and future growth beyond the original
Cabinet-approved value and term.