Decision details
Authority to vary and extend the block contract for the provision of Semi-Independent Living for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Children and Young People, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools, Leader & Cabinet Member for Housing, Regeneration, Planning & Growth
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To request authority to approve a variation and extension to the block contract for the provision of semi-independent living for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+ with CentrePoint.
Decision:
That the Leader of the Council:
i) Approves the variation and extension to the current contract with Centrepoint Soho for the provision of Semi-independent Living for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+ for a period of 12 months from 7 July 2023 to 6 July 2024.
ii) Approves the variation of the current contract with Centrepoint Soho to provide an additional 12 support units.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: As detailed within the accompanying report
Parties Consulted: As detailed within the accompanying report
Contact: Shirley Parks, Director - Education Partnerships and Strategy Email: Shirley.Parks@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4529.
Publication date: 13/05/2022
Date of decision: 12/05/2022
Effective from: 21/05/2022
Accompanying Documents:
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