Decision details

Extension, variarion and new interim contract for the Integrated Outreach, Resettlement and Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service  delivered by a consortium led by Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA). The other 2 partners are Behind Closed Doors and HALT..

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to

(i)  approve the 2nd (final) 12 month extension to the existing contract with LWA for the Integrated Outreach, Resettlement and Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service covering the period 1st December 2015 to 30th November 2016 for a contract value of £513,249.

(ii)  approve a variation to the contract for a 6 month continuation of the 10% additional funding (£25,663)

(iii)  approve a variation to the contract for a 6 month continuation of the additional funding to maintain the Independent Domestic Violence Advisory (IDVA) presence at the Front Door Safeguarding Hub (£22,500)

(iv)  approve the waiver of CPRs 9.1 and 9.2 and agree to enter into an new 4 month contract with LWA without seeking competition, for the continued provision of Integrated Outreach, Resettlement and Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service to cover the period 1st December 2016 – 31st March 2017 in the sum of £171,083

The Domestic Violence Programme Board has been informed of the recommendation to invoke the 2^nd 12 month extension and to request an additional 4 months. This will allow time for the service review of domestic violence provision to be undertaken. The review involves key partners and stakeholders.

Current service providers have been consulted.

The Programme Board includes representatives from:

Directorate of Public Health, Environments & Housing, Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, Adults Safeguarding, Probation, West Yorkshire Police, CCG

Service providers:

Leeds Womens Aid, HALT, Behind Closed Doors