Decision details

Extension of the GIPSIL Care Leavers Housing Related Support contract

Reference: D41406

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Request approval under Contract Procedure Rules 21.1 to enter into the twelve month extension period to the existing contract with GIPSIL to deliver the Care Leavers Housing Related Support Contract.

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing approved the extension of one year to the existing contract with GIPSIL for the Leaving Care Service with effect from 1 September 2014 up to a value of £281,165.55 per annum.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

A review of housing related support for young people has been undertaken, this included consultation with all relevant stakeholders.  Children’s Services have been consulted as a key stakeholder and funder

Consultees

Provider, stakeholders and service users

Contact: Ian Street, Commissioning and Contracts Officer 0113 2475062 Email: ian.street@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 28/07/2014

Date of decision: 05/08/2014

Effective from: 13/08/2014

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