Children's Social Care Service Demand Exercise
Wrexham County Borough Council · Wales
Key facts
- Contract value
- £8,450
- Awarded
- 20 Oct 2022
- Buyer type
- Local government
- Source
- Sell2Wales archive (Open Contracting)
Awarded to
| Supplier | Value |
|---|---|
| Usk Scientific Services Ltd. | £8,450 |
Description
IntroductionWrexham County Borough Council is seeking a partner to support its efforts to understand demand for Care and Support in Children’s Social Care Services.Since 2018, Wrexham has experienced increases in demand within Children’s Social Care. This is evidenced below:LAC NumbersInternal FosteringExternal FosteringResidential PlacementsThis increase has occurred concurrently within a period during which the service has been subject to closer monitoring from the regulator, CIW. This has come about due to concerns regarding service quality.SpecificationWrexham seeks a partner to consider the following:-1. Are the increases shown consistent with the demography of Wrexham and not unexpected, given current circumstances?2. Are thresholds for care and support in Wrexham consistent with national norms?3. Steps Wrexham can take to support stabilisation of figures and whether external factors will contribute to this.4. Possible financial implication of any further increases between 2023 and 20275. From sectoral knowledge, identify potential opportunities or approaches that the Council could consider that may help to contain service demand/financial pressure, both in the short and longer term.OutcomeWrexham County Borough Council seeks a partner to complete a report on the above areas of no more than 2,500 words, with appendices in addition to this. The report should include a clear executive summary that can be utilised to inform council considerations moving forwards.The maximum budget available for this project is £10,000 and the report must be complete by 6 January 2023.
Categories (CPV)
- 79300000 Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 Market research services
- 79330000 Statistical services
- 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 85300000 Social work and related services
- 98000000 Other community, social and personal services
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