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This report makes recommendations for a preferred delivery model for Semi-Independent Living Services for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+. This report seeks Cabinet approval to invite tenders for a block contract for three years with the option to extend for two years through a mini competition under the approved West London Alliance Semi-Independent 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.

Councillor Mili Patel, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, introduced the report which made recommendations for a preferred delivery model for Semi-Independent Living Services for Looked After Children aged 16+ and Care Leavers aged 18+.

Councillor M Patel stated that the report sought Cabinet approval to invite tenders for a block contract for three years with the option to extend for two years through a mini competition under the approved West London Alliance Semi-Independent 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.