This report will set out the outcome of the procurement process the Council is currently undertaking in relation to the commissioning of an experienced service provider to run a children’s home and deliver registered services; in accordance with the procurement strategy report approved by the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People on 10th December 2024 ref: 0324CYP.
The report asks for a decision to approve the contract award to the recommended preferred tenderer to run the children’s home for a duration of 7 years.
The name of the successful provider will be published following contract award.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £1,000,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Sanderstead;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2025
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Yes. Exempt under paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and the public interest in withholding disclosure outweighs the public interest in disclosure.
Decision due: Not before 25th Feb 2025 by Corporate Director of Children, Young People & Education
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Young People & Education
Department: Children, Young People & Education Directorate
Contact: David Fry, Strategic Commissioning Lead Sufficiency and Children in Care Email: David.Fry@croydon.gov.uk.