Decision

1.   
That the recommended future model of supported accommodation, as
set out in the report, be approved.

 
2.   
That the undertaking of a procurement to commission the following,
be approved:

                         
i.        
A Youth Housing Service for a contract term of a maximum of five
years (three years with an option to extend for up to two further
years) and for the whole life value of approximately £10.49
million.

                        
ii.         
Solo accommodation in Lincolnshire (two Lots) for a contract term
of five years (three years with an option to extend for up to two
further years) and for the whole life value of approximately
£3.548 million per Lot.  If solo
accommodation can be commissioned sooner, the end date would align
to the end of the Youth Housing Service.
 
3.   
That authority be delegated to the Executive Director of
Children’s Services in consultation with the Executive
Councillor for Children’s Services, to take all decisions
necessary to progress the procurement up to and including
determination of the final form contract and the award and
execution of contract and any other documentation necessary to
deliver the procurement.

 
4.   
That the continued operation of an Open Select List as detailed in
the report to purchase Independent Supported Accommodation
placements where necessary be approved.

Reasons for the decision

As detailed in the report

Alternative options considered

As detailed in the report