To outline the approach that has been taken and the rationale for the proposed option for recommissioning support services for children and young people.

That the proposed option be approved to procure:

·         five separate contracts for services for 0-12 year aligned to the localities,

·         one all age, all area contract for supervised contact service; and

·         one contract for universal and targeted youth provision.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Families, Education and Children that outlined the approach that had been taken and the rationale for the proposed option for recommissioning support services for children and young people.

In response to questions, the Executive Member confirmed that the procurement process would be from October 2018 to May 2019.

Reason for decision:  To procure the services from external providers would be more favourably perceived by the local market and would avoid significant extra management costs and employee liabilities that an in-house model would incur, as well as present more opportunities for raising community funds.

RESOLVED

that the proposed option be approved to procure:

·         five separate contracts for services for 0-12 year old aligned to the localities,

·         one all age, all area contract for supervised contact service; and

·         one contract for universal and targeted youth provision.

The decision was unanimous.