Issue details

Extending Framework Agreement for Purchase of Places in Children’s Homes, Supported Accommodation and with Independent Fostering Agencies

This report details and seeks Cabinet approval for how we intend to purchase residential care, foster care and supported accommodation for children and young people in care. The report details both a short-term response to the ending of existing arrangements as well as longer term proposals to remodel how we purchase these types of care and support.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2025

Decision due: 12 Feb 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education

Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services

Contact: James Purdie Email: james.purdie@thurrock.gov.uk.

Consultation process

None required at this time. However, co-production / consultation has begun with providers of Supported Accommodation and Children's Homes

Consultees

PIN published inviting any organisations providing children's homes or supported accommodation to attend an event to co-produce an improved model of local care and support. The PIN did not relate to the Cabinet decision but to the future commissioning of these services.

Commissioners Input (Yes / No): No

Consult with relevant Scrutiny Committee (Yes / No): No

Documents

  • Extending Framework Agreement for Purchase of Places in Children’s Homes, Supported Accommodation and with Independent Fostering Agencies