Decision details

The Director of Public Health has approved the waiver of CPRs 8.1 and 8.2 using the authority set out in CPR 1.3 to enter into interim contracts in respect of two existing services.
1) Improving the health of women involved in the commercial sex scene (including targeted sexual health service for street workers)
BASIS provide support and outreach services to improve the sexual health of women involved in the commercial sex scene. The new interim contract will start on 1st April 2018 for 12 months with a further 12 months extension period available and the contract value is £36,520 per annum. This will maintain services during a council wide review of all contracts supporting this client group.
2) Public Health Library
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides a specialist library service to the Council and citywide partners including specialist journals, a wide range of health promotion materials, regular updates on policy, and access to other NHS libraries. The new contract will be from 1st April 2018 for 2 years with a further 12 month extension period available and the contract value will be £9,925 per annum. The direct appointment was required due to no other local supplier being available for this type of service.