Decision details
Authority to Extend the Current Block Contract for Provision of Semi-independent Living for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Children and Young People
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Approval to extend the current Block Contract with CentrePoint for Provision of Semi-independent Living for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+.
Decision:
That the Strategic Director of Children and Young People:
i) Approves the extension to the current contract with Centrepoint for a period of 24 months from 7 July 2021 to 6 July 2023.
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.
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
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 consulted on the approach set out in this report.
Contact: Shirley Parks, Director - Education Partnerships and Strategy Email: Shirley.Parks@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4529.
Publication date: 01/06/2021
Date of decision: 26/05/2021
Effective from: 09/06/2021
Accompanying Documents:
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