Decision details

To approve the commissioning of a block contract for the existing 20 units and a phased in delivery of additional 40 units for Looked After Children 16+ and Care Leavers 18+. This commissioning will be undertaken running a mini competition with providers under the West London Alliance Semi List.

RESOLVED that:

14.1    The invitation of tenders for a contract for the delivery of Semi-Independent Living Services for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+ in line with the Proposed Delivery Model. detailed in section 7.0 and on the basis of the proposed tender arrangements set out in section 10.1 of the report, be approved;

14.2    The provision for officers to evaluate tenders referred to in 14.1 above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 10.1 of the report, be approved; and

14.3    Authority to award the contract for Semi–Independent Living Services for Looked After Children 16+ and Care Leavers 18+ be delegated to the Strategic Director, Children and Young People in consultation with the Lead Member for Children and Young People for the reasons detailed in paragraph 10.1 of the report.