Decision

The Cabinet Member for Children and Young People has decided to approve the procurement of return home interviews for missing children through a competitive tender process.

Analysis

outcome: The decision was to approve the procurement of return home interviews from the CAFSS Framework and to award the contract to the most competitive tender.

summary: The decision involves the procurement of return home interviews for children who go missing, utilizing the Children and Families Support Services (CAFSS) Framework to award the contract to the most competitive tender.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Children and Young People has decided to approve the procurement of return home interviews for missing children through a competitive tender process.

reason_contentious: The issue could be contentious due to concerns about the safety and welfare of children who go missing, the effectiveness of the services provided, the transparency and fairness of the tender process, and the allocation of public funds.

affected_stakeholders: Children who go missing and their families, service providers who participate in the tender, local government, and taxpayers.

contentiousness_score: This score can vary depending on the local context and the specifics of the situation, but without additional information, a moderate score of 5 could be a placeholder, acknowledging potential concerns while not assuming widespread controversy.

political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence on the decision in the provided information.

URL: https://moderngov.staffordshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3699

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: In approving the preferred option to procure return home interviews for Children who go missing, from the Children and Families Support Services (CAFSS) Framework and award to the most competitive tender. 

Content: In approving the preferred option to procure return home interviews for Children who go missing, from the Children and Families Support Services (CAFSS) Framework and award to the most competitive tender. 

Date of Decision: March 21, 2024