Contractual Arrangements for the Provision of Short Breaks for Disabled Children (Exempt Under - Paragraph 14)
Private
Report of the Head of Children and Young People Services
Minutes:
Decision:
That
the Head of Children and Young People Services be granted delegated authority
to enter into a new contract with Action for Children until 31 March 2021 as
detailed in the private circulated report.
Reasons for Decision:
Extending
the contract with Action For Children will provide the Council with a legally
binding agreement setting out the approved terms of working. This will offer protection to the Council in
the event of a dispute and ensure that the provider delivers in line with the
Council’s expectations.
Permission
to enter into a new contractual term with Action For Children will ensure this
vital front-line service is not disrupted whilst officers undertake an analysis
of service demand and the service model in order to undertake a procurement
exercise.
Implementation of Decision:
The
decision will be implemented after the 3 day call in period.