Decision details

Extension of existing Leeds Skyline HIV/AIDS Social Care and Prevention Service Contract from 1 April 2017 for up to 12 months.

Reference: D44053

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Services

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Extension of existing Leeds Skyline HIV/AIDS Social Care and Prevention Service Contract from 1 April 2017 for up to 12 months.

Decision:

The Director of Adult Social Services approved the recommendation to waive Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) 9.1 and 9.2 using the authority set out in CPR 1.3 to enter into a contract for up to one year from 1 April 2017 with Black Health Agency for the provision of Leeds Skyline a HIV/AIDS social care support service. The contract value for 2017/18 will be up to £293,455 (this is made up of £261,455 from Public Health and £32,000 from ASC for rental costs).

 

- The new contract commencing 1 April 2017 will ensure that there is continuity of service while a competitive tendering exercise is carried out.

 

- The Director of Adult Social Services should note that:

 

The Council’s Projects, Programmes and Procurement Unit will be requested to issue the new contract.

 

Sinéad Cregan, Adult Commissioning Manager is the officer responsible for implementation.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

A service review has already been carried out

Consultees

Service users and stakeholders

Contact: Mick Ward, Head of Commissioning 0113 3783912 Email: mick.ward@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 19/01/2017

Date of decision: 27/01/2017

Effective from: 04/02/2017

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