Issue details
Children’s Emergency Out of Hours Duty Team (EDT) Service
To agree to the direct award, by exemption, of
this contract to the incumbent service provider.
The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) Service exists to provide an
emergency responsive service for children and young people up to
the age of 18, but in line with the Leaving Care Act 2000 the
service is available to any care experienced young person aged up
to 25.
The service is provided when a child or young person is believed to
be at risk of significant harm, and from whom delay until the next
working day would be detrimental to their welfare and safety. The
service ensures that they continue to be safeguarded in the
immediate term.
There is a statutory duty for local authorities to safeguard and
promote the welfare of children within their area who are in need.
This is Section 17(1) of the Children Act 1989.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/08/2025
Decision due: 19 December 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: Sam Westwood, Commissioning Officer, All Age Disability, Community Wellbeing Email: Sam.Westwood@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383097.
Documents
- Children’s Emergency Out of Hours Duty Team (EDT) Service