TD1040-Lot One Public Consultation for the Reconfiguration of Children's Centres

Derby City Council (DCC) ran a further competition exercise under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework, Framework 992 Public Consultation and Market Research Services. For, Lot One: Public Consultations for the Reconfiguration of Children's Centres.

When planning a significant change to children centre provision such as this, the Council must comply with the Duty to Consult by ensuring there is public consultation before “making a significant change to the range and nature of services provided through a children’s centre and/or how they are delivered, including significant changes to services provided through linked sites.” In doing so, the Council “should consult everyone who could be affected by the proposed changes, for example, local families, those who use the centres, children’s centre staff, advisory board members and Suppliers. Particular attention should be given to ensuring disadvantaged families and minority groups participate in consultations.”