Purpose

To seek approval for a new commissioning
pathway to deliver therapeutic support for children and young
people who are cared for under Special Guardianship Order
(SGO).

Content

The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in
favour):
 
1. To approve the
recommissioning of a contract(s) for therapeutic providers for the
provision of therapeutic support to children cared for by a special
guardian. The commissioning pathway applied will be the relevant
conditions for their use are met (Patient choice) route to
market.
 
2. To authorise the Executive
Director for Children and Education in consultation with the Chair
of the Children and Young People Committee to take all steps
required to procure and award the contract(s) for 3 +1 years as
outlined in the report.
 
3. To authorise the Executive
Director for Children and Education in consultation with the Chair
of the Children and Young People Committee to invoke any subsequent
extensions/variations specifically defined in the contract(s) being
awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in the
report.
 
The Committee also
noted:
- This contract has been
developed in consultation with the Special Guardianship
Support
Service.
- Market engagement events for
providers will take place between now and November 2025 with the
aim to enable providers to join the new contract.