Decision details

To seek approval for the waiver of Contracts Procedure Rule 9.1 & 9.2 and award a new framework contract with the 6 providers on the current framework for families first lead practitioners until May 2016 with a potential extension of six months

Reference: D42217

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To award a new contract to extend the Families First third sector provision until the end of phase 2 of the families first initiative 31st May 2016.

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services approved the waiver of Contract Procedure Rule 9.1 & 9.2 and award a new framework contract to the 6 providers on the current framework for Families First lead practitioners until 31st May 2016 in the sum of £174,000 for an 8 month contract with a potential six month extension with a possible cost of £87,000.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

Contact: Louise Atherton, Commissioning Programme Manager 0113 2476858.

Publication date: 31/03/2015

Date of decision: 10/04/2015

Effective from: 18/04/2015

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