Decision details

RESOLVED to:

1)    Approve a procurement solution of a block contract for children’s residential placements by (CCS047);

·      Contract term: 10  years plus 5 years;

·      Maximum contract value: £3.579 million per year (for first 5 years of contract);

·      Maximum contract value at end of life of 15-year term is estimated at £4.8 million per year (anticipated increases within costs over 15-year term incorporated within this);

·      An estimated maximum of £58.5 million over a 15-year term with anticipated increases from free uplifts within this.

2)    Approve a procurement solution of a block contract for children’s with disabilities overnight short breaks (CCS048) via the previous agreement of cabinet paper ‘Procurement of a block contract for Children's residential placements’ on 17 November 2022;

3)    Delegate authority of the award decision to the Executive Director of Children’s Services; and

4)    Approve the spend for both procurements from the current placement budget.