Issue - meetings

Background:

This report provided an update to the progress of the Family Group Conference contract currently delivered by Family Action.

It was explained that a Family Group Conference was a family led approach that enabled family members to reach decisions based on the best interests of a child or vulnerable adult who is at risk. Young people and vulnerable adults were normally involved in their own Family Group Conference, although often with support from an advocate.

After competitive tendering, the Family Group Conference contract was awarded in 2012 to Family Action.  The contract duration was three years with the option to extend for a further two years.

This report was being submitted to the Cabinet in order to note the outcome of the Family Group Conference (FGC) review and approve continuation of the contract.  The Gateway 4 report was presented to the Children and Adults Directorate Management Team on 19 January 2016 and Procurement Board on 17 February 2016.

An exempt appendix contained key information in respect of financial analysis and case studies.

Reasons:

The current contractor has performed to a satisfactory standard in accordance with the original procurement and specification.