Issue details
Housing related support for children in care and care leavers aged 16-25
PDF 212 KBTo 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. The existing service is currently delivered by Connexus and is due to expire on 28 February 2026.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
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 was completed on the 9th
of June.
Details of any declarations of interest: None
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