Please could you answer the following questions in regards to Semi Independent Accommodation for Looked After Children aged 16 plus.
1.1. Do you use a framework for your providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for Looked After Children (LAC) aged 16 plus?
Yes
1.2. If the answer to Question 1.1 is yes, please let me know the name of the framework that you use.
CP1619-18 Supported Living Options for Children Looked After (CLA) & Eligible Care Leavers
1.3. Please let me know the date that it will be renewed.
Framework Agreement 24 months with optional 24-month extension (1st June 2019 – 31st May 2021) with an option for DCC to extend for a further 24 months.
1.4. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this framework?
Yes
2.1. If you don’t use a Framework, do you instead have a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC aged 16 plus?
2.2. If the answer to Question 2.1 is yes, please let me know the date that this PSL will be renewed.
2.3. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this PSL?
Following our answers to question 1, we do not hold any information in respect of question 2
3. Who is the person within the council who would be in charge of the Framework or PSL of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC aged 16 plus?
Nick Scribbins (Senior Commissioning Officer)