FI16175

Request

1. Provider List & Regulatory Status

A list of all supported living providers used for spot-purchased placements between April 2024–April 2025 (or most recent 12-month data), including:

• Provider name
• Company registration number (if held)
• Care type (e.g., learning disabilities, mental health, autism)
• Whether the provider is CQC-regulated (yes/no)
• Whether the provider was appointed without a tender process (yes/no) 

2. Expenditure Breakdown

Total spend on spot-purchased supported living for the same period, broken down by:
• Provider name
• Total spend per provider
• Service user group (LD, mental health, older adults, etc.) 

3. Age Group Allocation

Percentage split of spot-purchased services between:
• Adults (18+)
• Children/young people (<18) 

Response

Dover District Council does not hold the information you are seeking. The social care authority within our District is Kent County Council, who should be able to assist you and can be contacted at the following address: freedomofinformation@kent.gov.uk.