To seek approval for a revision to the deadline for re-commissioning short breaks for disabled children and young people in Surrey to 1 April 2018 and an associated agreement to extend the contract with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) to provide overnight residential short breaks at Beeches to 31 March 2018. This will enable greater collaboration with children, young people and families, and allows adequate time for a three month period of public consultation with those directly affected by any change to the offer following the proposed procurement process.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/10/2016
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 22 Nov 2016 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Families Wellbeing
Lead director: Assistant Director Commissioning and Prevention
Contact: Frank Offer, Head of Market Strategy, Tel: 020 8541 9507 Email: frank.offer@surreycc.gov.uk Tel: 020 8541 9507.
Consultation process
The decision to revise the re-commissioning timeline has been supported by the Short Breaks Re-commissioning Steering Group. This group includes representatives from Family Voice Surrey, Surrey Children’s Services, Health, Children, Schools and Families Commissioning, and SCC’s Procurement, Legal and Finance Teams. The intention to seek a change to the re-commissioning timeline has also been highlighted at the SEND Partnership Board.