Issue details
Permission to Procure a Havering Short Breaks Open Framework
This Key Executive Decision is seeking approval to procure a Havering Short Breaks Open Framework that enables the approval and ongoing quality assurance of the providers that are entered onto it.
The framework aims to further develop a wide range of short breaks activities and enable access to parent/carers of children with special educational needs anddisabilities (SEND).
It will develop a wide variety of fun, meaningful, supporting options available and will ensure the Council is compliant with its statutory duty under the Children Act 1989, which requires Local Authorities to provide services designated to provide a break to carers of children with disabilities.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/05/2025
Decision due: 13 Aug 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead director: Director, Starting Well
Contact: Lee Clegg Email: lee.clegg@havering.gov.uk.
Consultation process
All relevant Business Partners will be consulted.
In addition, the Council will consult with:
Providers
Voluntary Sector Organisations
Schools, Academies and Alternative Provisions
Children's social care
Children with disabilities team
Parent/carer forum
SENDIASS
SEND & AP Service
Presentations will be held face to face and on teams to ensure clarity is provided
around the specification and the appliction process.