Short breaks enable children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to try new experiences, both with and away from their siblings and parent carers. Short breaks can also give parent carers a break from their caring role.
Currently short breaks services are provided through contracts tendered via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will expire on 31st March 2023. This report seeks approval for the commencement of a procurement to ensure the provision of short breaks services continues from 1 April 2023. The proposed methodology for procurement and model for delivery will support flexibility, personalisation and value for money.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/02/2022
Decision due: September 2022 by Cabinet Member for Learning and Skills (Cllr Nigel Jupp)
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Learning and Skills (Cllr Nigel Jupp)
Contact: Michael Rhodes-Kubiak, Short Breaks Commissioning Manager Email: michael.rhodes-kubiak@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 24511.
Consultation process
Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made to the Cabinet Member, via the officer contact, by the beginning of the month in which the decision is due to be taken.
Consultees
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Democratic Services Contact: Wendy Saunders Tel: 033 022 22553