Decision details

Waiver of Contract Procedure Rule 9 to award a contract to Salford University for delivery of the Step Up to Social Work Programme (which is a 14 month fast track Post Graduate Social Work Degree)

Reference: D44147

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Director of Children's Services agreed to Waive the requirements of Contract Procedure Rule 9 to award a contract to Salford University for delivery of the Step Up to Social Work Programme (which is a 14 month fast track Post Graduate Social Work Degree), to enable us to deliver the programme in partnership with the Sheffield Consortia.

The contract will be for a period of two years - annual contract value is £195,000 per cohort.

It is not possible to novate the exsisting contract with Salford University held by Sheffield Council, therefore it is necessary to establish a new contract.

Wards Affected: Various;

Contact: Julie Devonald, Head of Service Workforce Development and Change 0113 37 86922 Email: julie.devonald@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 21/02/2017

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