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 award the contract to the most competitive tender.

summary: The decision involves the procurement of return home interviews for children who go missing, using 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 may be contentious due to concerns about the safety and welfare of children who go missing, the effectiveness of the service provider chosen, and the transparency and fairness of the tender process.

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

contentiousness_score: 5

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

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