Issue details

Housing related support for children in care and care leavers aged 16-25

To seek approval to commission, by means of a competitive tender process in line with the council’s contract procedure rules, a housing related support service for 16–25-year-old children in care and care leavers

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/04/2025

Decision due: 4 July 2025 by Cabinet member children and young people

Lead member: Cabinet member children and young people

Lead director: Corporate Director - Children & Young People

Department: Community Wellbeing

Contact: Wendy Dyer, Commissioning Officer Communities Email: Wendy.Dyer@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 261673.

Consultees

Engagement is ongoing with key stakeholders including the current provider to gain their view on development opportunities for the services.

Coproduction with care experienced young people is in place to further develop the service specification and evaluation approach. The key findings from the activities will inform the development of the service.

A market engagement exercise has been previously undertaken where views on delivery models, and types of accommodation was sought. These views have contributed to the shaping of the proposed service as well as the commissioning approach.

A political group consultation is planned.

Details of any declarations of interest: None

Documents

  • Housing related support for children in care and care leavers aged 16-25