Decision details
Approval to tender of a contract for an Independent Reviewing Officer Service and Fostering Reviewing Service
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Children and Young People
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Approve the tender of a contract for the provision of an Independent Reviewing Officer Service and Fostering Reviewing Service for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for up to a further one (1) year.
Decision:
i) Approval of the invitation of tenders for a combined contract to provide an Independent Reviewing Officer Service for Looked After Children and a Fostering Review Service for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further one (1) year from 1 October 2020.
ii) Approval that officers evaluate the tenders referred to in (i) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 5.1 of the report.
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.
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer Scheme of Delegation.
Parties Consulted: The Lead Member for Children’s Safeguarding, Early Help and Social Care has been informed of the approach set out in this report. Feedback from service users has been incorporated into the development of the service and specification. This includes feedback from looked after children through the annual Bright Spots Survey and LAC reviews.
Contact: Brian Grady, Operational Director, Safeguarding, Partnerships & Strategy Email: Brian.Grady@brent.gov.uk Tel: 0208 937 4173.
Publication date: 21/04/2020
Date of decision: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 29/04/2020
Accompanying Documents:
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