To seek approval to the waiver and award of Supporting People contracts in respect of teenage parents services.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Decision due: 24 Feb 2011 by Cabinet Procurement Committee
Consultation process
Consultation has been carried out with other local authorities, the existing support provider, stakeholders and service users, which have all informed the findings. The process is being reported through the Supporting People Partnership Board.
DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Adults and Community Services with the Director of Adult, Culture and Community Services
SLT date: The re-negotiated service will provide better Value for Money, and much more flexible model of support which will meet the needs of teenage parents as they consider and prepare for the housing options ahead of them . The Teenage Parents client group is just one of 19 vulnerable client groups that exemplify the breadth of nature of the Supporting People programme and its application to equalities and diversity; offering enhanced opportunities for housing and employment, education and training.