Provision of a Service Demand Report for Children's Social Services

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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 2022 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.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117752 (WA Ref:117752)