Issue details

BLOCK CONTRACT FOR 20 INDEPENDENT FOSTERING PLACEMENTS

To extend the existing block contract for a further 12 months until 31 March 2014.

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 contract will be extended for a further 12 months until 31 March 2014 to ensure continuity of service..

Part 2: Part 2;

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

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

Lead director: Int. Head of Procurement and Commissioning

Contact: Nick Woodward - 01483 518861, Ian Banner - 01483 519357.