LBracknell Forest Council
Record of Decision
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Work Programme Reference
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I102924 |
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TITLE: |
All Age Advocacy Tender
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SERVICE AREA: |
People
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PURPOSE OF DECISION
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To approve the strategic procurement plan for an all age advocacy service.
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IS KEY DECISION |
Yes
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DECISION MADE BY: |
Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing
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DECISION:
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RECOMMENDED that the Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning the Executive approve the Strategic Procurement Plan for procuring a provider for all age advocacy for Bracknell Forest residents.
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REASON FOR DECISION
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i. The Care Act 2014 and The Children and Families Act 2014 place a duty on local authorities to provide access for residents of each local authority area to advocacy support to ensure each person’s voice is heard in relation to their care and support. For Bracknell Forest this is through an adult advocacy contract, with spot purchases for children and young people (CYP) on an ‘as needed’ basis. The adult advocacy contract is being extended until 30 September 2022.
ii. In line with BFC’s People directorate, an all age advocacy provision will allow for streamlined advocacy support for CYP as they approach adulthood, avoiding the need for change at a challenging time of their life.
iii. The procurement will ensure: · Compliance with the Council’s Contract Standing Orders, in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. · The Council meets its Statutory Duties under The Care Act 2014 and The Children and Families Act 2014, which set out clear expectations for local authorities, including: · ensuring that people are able to access advocacy support to help them have their voice heard in decisions about their care and support · ensuring care and support decisions are reached that align with individuals’ wishes · ensuring appropriate oversight of provision and the accountability of the provider
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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED
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As detailed in the Strategic Procurement Plan
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DOCUMENT CONSIDERED: |
Report of the Executive Director: People
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DECLARED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: |
None
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Date Decision Made |
Final Day of Call-in Period |
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16 November 2021 |
24 November 2021 |
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