Issue details

The Future of the Care and Support for Children and Young Peoples Framework

Sefton currently purchases domiciliary support for children with complex needs through a contracted Purchasing Framework shared with a number of neighbouring Local authorities (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Wirral). The framework maintains quality and ensures value for money by fixing costs. The current framework is due to end on the 6 March 2016. As a result of the contract ending a new purchasing arrangement will be required to replace the current arrangement. This report will seek the elected Members permission to identify an appropriate model, develop and subsequently commission it.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/05/2015

Financial: Yes;

Community Impact: No;

Decision due: 3 Sep 2015 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children, Schools and Safeguarding

Lead director: Director of Young People and Families

Department: Children's Services and Safeguarding

Contact: Barry Farrington, Commissioning Officer Email: barry.farrington@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 3733.

Consultation process

Meetings, provider consultation event market testing via the North West chest.

Consultees

Workers associated with the assessment process, providers.

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • The Future of the Care and Support for Children and Young Peoples Framework