Decision details
Contract for the provisions for Independent Reviewing Officer Service for Looked After Children and Fostering Reviews (Officer Key Decision)
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Children and Young People
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Authority to award a contract for the provision of Independent Reviewing Officer Service for Looked After Children and Fostering Reviews.
Decision:
Approval of the award of 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.
Reasons for the decision:
As set out in the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As set out in the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
As set out in the accompanying report.
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: The Office Scheme of Delegation grants to Strategic Directors authority to approve the tender and award of contracts up to a value of £2m.
Parties Consulted: Lead Member for Children's Safeguarding, Early Help and Social Care.
Contact: Brian Grady, Operational Director, Safeguarding, Partnerships & Strategy Email: Brian.Grady@brent.gov.uk Tel: 0208 937 4173.
Publication date: 04/08/2020
Date of decision: 04/08/2020
Effective from: 12/08/2020
Accompanying Documents: