Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved to appoint new providers and allocate funding for the program.
summary: The decision involves appointing new providers to the Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food Programme for Summer and Winter 2025.
topline: The Executive Director of Children's Services has decided to appoint new providers and allocate funding for the Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food Programme for Summer and Winter 2025.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves selecting providers and allocating funding, which can impact various stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Children and families participating in the program", "Providers selected for the program", "Local community members"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are mentions of consulting with the Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding and Care, indicating political influence on the decision.
URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2446
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Children's Services
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Pursuant to an Authorisation from: Cabinet Decision 29th January 2025 in respect of commissioning Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2025-2026
Content: Following the conclusion of a mini competition process through the HAF Modified Framework Agreement for Round Twelve (1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026) of the Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF), and having consulted with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Safeguarding and Care in accordance with the Cabinet Decision dated 29th January 2025, the Executive Director of Children’s Services agrees to: Appoint new providers to the framework for Summer and Winter 2025 within the parameters of the cabinet decision to ensure continuity of HAF provision (Appendix 1). Confirm Lot Two allocations in the amount of £146,803 and Lot Three Provider allocations in the amount of £52,565 for Summer and Winter delivery periods (Appendices 2 and 3 respectively) Assign countywide HAF Community Connector allocations in the amount of £52,565 for Summer and Winter delivery periods (Appendix 4)
Date of Decision: June 10, 2025