Issue - decisions

Section 256 Funding Allocation

22/09/2023 - ADDITIONAL LEARNING DISABILITIES FUNDING (SECTION 256 FUNDING ALLOCATION)

1.  Note receipt the funds from the Integrated Care Board under a Section 256 Agreement;

2. Award contracts to the following organisations via an exemption from tendering:

-  18 months contract with Bromley Mencap for an Autism Pathway Project at a total cost of £82,321

-  12 months contract with Bromley Mencap for an All-Age Autism Specialist Welfare Benefit Service at a total cost of £58,769

-  12 months contract with CASPA for a Travel Support Programme at a total cost of £40,000;

3) Delegate to the Director of Adult Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health Services, the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Finance and the Director of Corporate Services, authorisation to directly award the Community Discharge Grant funding; and,

4) Note that the final non-recurring sum transferred for the Community Discharge Grant Funding is £281,000.