Sefton Council Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Children and Young People Service

The aim of the development of a Local Dynamic Purchasing System in relation to Children

and Young People in the borough of Sefton, is to encourage a range of providers to work

collaboratively as a Strategic Partnership to dynamically shape services which are child

centred, and strength based. Such an approach will inform a local market offer based on the

child’s journey which will focus on outcomes for children and young people, will be cost

effective and flexible, ranging from residential care, independent fostering, mental health

support, early intervention alongside working closely with our voluntary and community and

faith sector to facilitate access to employment, education, and active citizen opportunities.

The Provider shall ensure that the Homes will be compliant with the appropriate Fostering

Services Regulations and should be judged by Ofsted to be 'good' or 'outstanding' (except

for newly registered provision).

All fostering homes must provide skilled and well-trained foster carers who can provide a

stable, loving, caring and welcoming family home for Children and Young People who may

have experienced loss, separation, abuse, neglect or harm and may consequently have

complex and challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties.

All fostering homes must support attendance at required health assessments /

appointments, and associated appointments including but not limited to dentist, optician

appointments. Failure to attend must also be reported to the relevant Local Authority in a

timely manner.

The Framework expects all providers to support the timely completion of Local Authority

questionnaires as requested, e.g. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.

5 extension option(s) available, 0 taken; up to 60 months in total