Purpose

Following a price review the provider (as
shown on the attached Officer Decision record) has requested a
price increase (uplift) for current placements which have not been
purchased via frameworks agreements.
The provider has demonstrated to the Council justification for the
requested increases citing various reasons which generally relate
to unavoidable cost pressures of inflation, National Living Wage
increase, National Insurance increase, pension costs and cost of
living expenses etc.
These increases will ensure that the provider can continue to
deliver good quality provision.

Content

To agree price increases requested by
providers for legacy or off framework placements.

Alternative options considered

See attached Officer Decision Record