"With the concurrence of the Executive Member under Section 100 (B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, this mater is included on the agenda to amend an existing contractual arrangement".

1. Summary

1.1 That authority be given to the Director of Social Services to amend the existing contractual arrangement with Advance Foster Care. Approval for single tender arrangements for this contract were given on 15 November 2002

1 Reason(s)

2.1 To assist in achieving the corporate aims of the County Council by maximising life opportunities, through the provision of additional family based care provision for children looked after.

2 Other options considered and rejected

3.1 Not to amend the contractual agreement

3 Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1 N/A

4 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1 N/A

5 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

Approved by: Date of decision:

Councillor Felicity Hindson