Purpose

The purpose of this report is to present a proposal to tender for the service that provides Family Time sessions for Wirral families. For children and young people’s welfare to be secure, it is recognised that in some situations, family may need to be supervised. Family time is the supervision of a child by a safe adult while the child has contact with a non-residential family member. The Local Authority has a duty to provide family time between children and young people looked after by the Local Authority and their families. Family time will enable a child to spend time with parent/family member with a trained professional on hand to ensure it remains safe and in their best interest

Decision

Resolved – That

1. A direct award to Active 8 Support Services Ltd (Company Number 05680237) for the provision of Family Time services period of 1st October 2026 – 31st March 2027 with a contract value of £247,688.50 be approved;
2. The Executive Director for People be delegated authority to:

a.  initiate the most appropriate procurement route for Family Time services with a Contract commencement date of 1st April 2027; and

b.  award the contract following completion of the agreed procurement process and evaluation to the highest scoring tenderer based on the Most Advantageous Tenderer criteria.