Decision details

Request to procure future Healthwatch Leeds (HWL) services during the 12 month extension period of the contract and request to waive CPR 15.2 to amend the quality threshold to 100%.

Reference: D44411

Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the procurement of a Local Healthwatch in Leeds.

Decision:

The Director of Adults and Health approved the recommendation to authorise Commissioning Officers to commence a re-procurement of a local Healthwatch services between 1st June 2017 and March 31st 2018 with the new contract starting on 1st April 2018, with an estimated annual budget of £374,400.

 

The Director of Adults and Health approve the recommendation to waive Contract Procedure Rule 15.2 to amend the quality threshold of to 100% quality.

 

The Commissioning Officers will liaise with PPPU regarding the procurement exercise to ensure CPRs, and due process, are adhered to.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Via performance monitoring and service review.

Consultees

Service users, carers, service providers, other significant stakeholders

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

Publication date: 15/05/2017

Date of decision: 23/05/2017

Effective from: 01/06/2017

Accompanying Documents: