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EXTENSION OF SHORT BREAK CONTRACTS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

 

 

To extend the existing contracts with providers of Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities on a short-term basis for 12 months. This is to allow for continuation of these services until 31 March 2014 while re-commissioning plans are being finalised.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/04/2013

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The existing contract arrangements need to be extended on a short term basis until 31 March 2014 to ensure continuity of service.

Part 2: Part 2;

Decision due: 24 Apr 2013 by Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Decisions

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning

Lead director: Int. Head of Procurement and Commissioning

Contact: Alys Wood, 020 8541 8676.

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