1.    That a procurement to select Ofsted registered and suitably experienced children's home providers be approved and that the Cabinet agreed to proceed on the basis of:

a)  Lot 1 – a provider to work with Torbay Council to deliver two 2-bedded children’s homes. The buildings would be purchased by the Council and leased to the provider, who would register and operate the home. The provider would partner with Torbay Council to select the most suitable properties and design the service to meet Torbay Council’s needs; and

b) Lot 2 – A provider or provider(s) to deliver two 2-bedded children’s homes, with the buildings sourced and the home operated by the provider.

For both Lots the Council will seek to involve children and young people in the procurement process and design of the homes following the procurement, to make sure the Council considers their views.

2.    Both Lots would be block contracted for a period of 3+2 years to enable homes to be secured for Torbay children and to give the commissioned providers the opportunity to create high quality, stable local services, working in partnership with Torbay Council’s social workers and support services.