Issue details
COST AND VOLUME FOSTERING FRAMEWORK DATE FIRST INCLUDED IN THE FP: 11 NOVEMBER 2010
To approve contracts for the Cost and Volume for Fostering Framework agreements. The framework agreements are to be tendered during Autumn/Winter 2010, with an expectation of contracts being awarded for the start of the new financial year in April/May 2011. The Cost and Volume for Fostering Framework agreements provide Plymouth City Council with cost and volume discounts on foster placements with independent fostering agencies and ensure greater scrutiny of the quality of these agencies.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision due: 29 March 2011 by Cabinet (on the recommendation of Councillor Mrs Watkins)
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People.
Lead director: Director of Services for Children and Young People
Contact: Emma Crowther, Commissioning Officer E mail: emma.crowther@plymouth .gov.uk Tel: (01752) 307327 emma.crowther@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: 01752 304009.
Consultation process
Consultation will be through meetings, a training session and the submission of the business case and contract award report to officers.
Consultees
Consultation has been carried out with managers in Services for Children and Young People, for their views on the specification for the framework contracts. Consultation has also been carried out with the bidders that will be invited to take part in the procurement process. Consultation has and will continue with local authority officers from procurement, legal and finance.
Making Representations: In writing by 14 March 2011 to - (1) Director of Services for Children and Young People; (2) Councillor Mrs Watkins (Cabinet Member).
Information to be considered by the decision makers: Contract Award Report.
Documents
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