There are four regional purchasing systems in
the North West managed by Placements North West, these include
fostering, residential, supported accommodation and SEND provision.
Sefton is a part of this framework agreement. This report seeks
approval to apply an uplift to the fee offered for these services
in response to market pressure.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2023
Financial: Yes;
Community Impact: No;
Decision due: 22 Jun 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children's Social Care
Lead director: Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health
Department: Children's Services and Safeguarding
Contact: David Eden, Audit Manager Email: david.eden@sefton.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Advice and guidance has been taken from the
Strategic Commissioning Team, Finance team and Children's Social
Care Senior Management Team.
Consultees
Executive Director for Adult Social Care and Health; and Executive Director for Children's Services.