This report provides the Committee with an opportunity to review and assess the proposals for the recommissioning of Direct Payments support services together with the delegated authority to Officers to determine all aspects of the procurement process up to and including the award of contracts and all ancillary matters pertaining to the procurement.
a) Councillor Sue Lent (Cabinet Member - Early Years, Children & Families and Deputy Leader) and Councillor Susan Elsmore (Cabinet Member – Health, Housing and Wellbeing) have been invited to the meeting and may wish to make a statement;
b) Tony Young (Director – Social Services) will introduce the report and be available to answer questions;
c) Questions from Committee Members.
Minutes:
The Chairperson welcomed Councillor Sue Lent (Cabinet Member – Early years, Children & Families and Deputy Leader), Tony Young (Director, Social Services) and Denise Moriarty (Strategic Lead Planning Officer) to the meeting.
The Chairperson invited the Cabinet Member to make a statement in which she referred to the good progress that has been made in respect of Direct Payments, particularly with reference to children.
Members were provided with a presentation by Denise Moriarty
The Chairperson invited questions and comments from Members:
AGREED – That the Chairperson on behalf of the Committee writes to relevant Cabinet Members, Directors and officers thanking them for attending the meeting on 10 January and to convey the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
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