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1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Member for Children & Families

a) Approves the request to invite tenders with a view to forming framework contracts for the provision of domiciliary care for the Children's Services Department.

b) Approves the request to form framework contracts for the provision of domiciliary care services for the Children's Services Department.

2 Reason

2.1 This decision supports the following Hampshire County Council priority:

"Making Hampshire safer and more secure for all" - by working with providers to ensure that their services enable children and young people to become more involved in, and develop strong links with their community

"Maximising well-being" - by ensuring that independent providers from whom they are receiving services are able to appropriately meet their needs.

2.2 The decision supports the following Aims of the Children Act:

Staying Safe - by verifying that providers procedures and practices provide safe care for children.

Being Healthy - by ensuring that the providers services contribute towards the health needs of all young people receiving services from them.

Enjoying and Achieving / Making a positive contribution - the contract specification will seek to ensure that the children and young people have access to a range of activities and pursuits which encourages them to become a part of their local community, and enables them to plan for their futures.

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

3.1 This option is in line with the County Councils Standing Orders on Contracts. A block contract or contract(s) was considered, but was rejected due to the low volume and fluctuating demand for the service.

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

4.1 None.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

5.1 None.

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

6.1 N/A

Approved by: Date:

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Councillor Mrs Patricia Banks

Executive Member for Children and Families