Decision details

Contract Procedure Rules Waiver - A1 Foster Care

Decision Maker: Managing Director

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Request to waive contract procedure rules and agree direct contract award in respect of foster placement with A1 Foster Care.

Decision:

That the contract procedure rules be waived and direct contract award be agreed in respect of foster placement with A1 Foster Care for a contract term of 2 years at a cost of £117,000.

Reason - The usual procurement process cannot be followed as there are no suitable placements available on the Councils contracted provision to meet the needs.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Publication date: 23/03/2021

Date of decision: 16/09/2019