Semi Independent Accommodation Framework

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Dear Thurrock Borough Council,
Please could you answer the following questions in regards to Semi Independent Accommodation for Looked After Children aged 16 plus.

1.1. Do you use a framework for your providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for Looked After Children (LAC) aged 16 plus?
1.2. If the answer to Question 1.1 is yes, please let me know the name of the framework that you use.
1.3. Please let me know the date that it will be renewed.
1.4. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this framework?

2.1. If you don't use a Framework, do you instead have a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC aged 16 plus?
2.2. If the answer to Question 2.1 is yes, please let me know the date that this PSL will be renewed.
2.3. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this PSL?

3. Who is the person within the council who would be in charge of the Framework or PSL of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC aged 16 plus?

Yours faithfully,

James Oliver

Information.Matters@thurrock.gov.uk, Thurrock Borough Council

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Dear Mr Oliver,

Thank you for your recent communication which is being managed in line
with the Freedom of Information Act under the above reference number. The
details of your request are outlined below together with the council’s
response.

Your request and Our Response

Please could you answer the following questions in regards to Semi
Independent Accommodation for Looked After Children aged 16 plus.

1.1. Do you use a framework for your providers of Semi Independent
Accommodation for Looked After Children (LAC) aged 16 plus? Yes
1.2. If the answer to Question 1.1 is yes, please let me know the name of
the framework that you use. Thurrock External Placement Select List
1.3. Please let me know the date that it will be renewed. March 2019 to
February 2025 (6 years) with opening of the list every Nov/Dec annually
1.4. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this framework?  Yes; if
match not available

2.1. If you don't use a Framework, do you instead have a Preferred
Supplier List (PSL) of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC
aged 16 plus?  N/A
2.2. If the answer to Question 2.1 is yes, please let me know the date
that this PSL will be renewed.
2.3. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this PSL?

3. Who is the person within the council who would be in charge of the
Framework or PSL of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC
aged 16 plus? Corporate Director of Children’s Services

 

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Dear [email address],
Thank you so much.

Yours sincerely,

James Oliver