As Cabinet Member for Integrated Children’s Services, I agree to:
i) Competitively tender a new contract for Independent Adoption Support Services, from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2027 (four years) with two additional two-year extension options.
ii) Delegate decisions and necessary actions including the award and implementation of any contract extensions allowable within the terms and conditions of the contract to the Corporate Director for Children, Young People and Education, or other Officer as instructed by the Corporate Director for Children, Young People and Education, in consultation with the Cabinet Member.