The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) - Find a freedom of information request

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) is a national infrastructure organisation.

Some local authorities commission adult and/or children's social care services from providers' trading subsidiary in order that VAT can be reclaimed. 

1. How many contracts does the local authority currently (2023/24) hold with social care providers that enable the local authority to commission adult social care services from the providers' trading subsidiary in order that VAT can be reclaimed.

2. How many contracts does the local authority currently (2023/24) hold with social care providers that enable the local authority to commission children's social care services from the providers' trading subsidiary in order that VAT can be reclaimed.

For the avoidance of doubt, we are not referring to sub-contracting.
 

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. 6 Contracts in Adult Social Care

2. 0 – This is done internally.