Issue details

Collaborative Procurement of Independent Fostering Agency Placements

 

 

To consider a report of the Executive Director of Children’s Services and learning outlining the approach being taken and recommending a delegation of authorisation to undertake all aspects of commissioning.

 

Southampton City Council is leading the collaborative commissioning of the Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) placements for 10 other authorities in the South East region.  The aims of the project are to:

  • Reduce placement costs;
  • Increase the number of local placements;
  • increase the choice of placements available; and
  • improve outcomes for children.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 13 Feb 2012 by Cabinet

Department: Children's Services and Learning Portfolio

Contact: Sam Ray, Commissioning and Planning Officer Email: sam.ray@southampton.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Open events with foster care providers, meetings and emails

Consultees

Foster care providers, Councillors and officers in relevant council departments.

Public Comments may be sent to: Lin Clark, Commissioning Team Ground Floor Southbrook Rise, Southampton SO15 1YG Email:

Decisions

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