Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:       (i)      That option 2 in the report be progressed

(i.e. the transfer of local provision and external beds to one organisation through commissioning).  A full tendering exercise would then proceed to scope a block contract with a provider to take over the running of the children’s home and leasing of the building and the provision of a defined number of block purchased local and external placements.

(ii)      That the awarding of the contract be delegated to officers subject to it meeting quality standards and achieving the required savings target.

REASON:                     This option affords the scope for savings without any reduction in the quality of placements.