Issue - meetings

This report seeks Cabinet approval to proceed with an appropriate procurement process for the provision of a Children’s Therapeutic Interventions Framework on behalf of Adoption Centre England.

Councillor Jeff Morgan (Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services) introduced the report. In particular he referred Cabinet to section 3 of the report which set out the advantages of the approach being proposed. Not only would it improve quality control it would also enhance information sharing and provide a boost to the supply side.

Councillor Dave Parsons (Deputy Leader of the Labour Group) welcomed that the arrangement would also apply to special guardianship orders.

Resolved:

1) Cabinet approves proceeding with an appropriate procurement process for the provision of a Children’s Therapeutic Interventions Framework on behalf of Adoption Central England.

2) Cabinet approves and authorises the Strategic Director for People to enter into all relevant contracts for the provision of Children’s Therapeutic

Interventions Framework on terms and conditions acceptable to the Strategic Director for Resources.