Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 30, 2025

Purpose: To consider continuing to participate and increase service capacity in the Cross-Regional Partnership for children’s residential care when the current contract is recommissioned by Oxfordshire County Council.

Content: 1.         That the Council participate in the joint recommissioning of the Cross-Regional Partnership contract and enter into the Partnership Agreement with Oxfordshire County Council, Buckinghamshire Council and Hertfordshire County Council. 2.         That Milton Keynes’ allocation of provision under the new contract be increased by nine additional beds over the core contract term, taking the total number of beds allocated to eleven. 3.         That Oxfordshire County Council lead the procurement on behalf of the Council. The contract will be for a term of five years with options to extend further periods, not exceeding five years.