The Director of Adult Social Services is recommended to approve the extension of the current Carere Support Service contract (YORE-9CAFF4) under Contract Procedure Rule 21.1 – Contract Extension for a 12 month period commencing 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018, with a contract value of £990,776.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status:
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/12/2016
Decision due: Not before 3rd Jan 2017 by Director of Adult Social Services
Lead director: Director of Adult Social Services
Department: Adult Social Services
Contact: Mick Ward, Head of Commissioning 0113 3783912 Email: mick.ward@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
During the original commissioning exercise carers were consulted about their priorities and views on how the Carers Support Service would operate.
Feedback from carers submitted by the service provider is positive. There have been no adverse comments from carers that suggest the service should not be extended.
Consultees
Carers, Carers Leeds.