Issue details

To seek approval to procure future advocacy services during the 12 month extension period of the Advonet contract 1st April 2017 - 31st March 2018

Approval to procure future advocacy services during the 12 month extension period of the Advonet contract (YORE-96DJ4Q) from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Decision status:

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/12/2016

Decision due: 15 Feb 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

A review of the service was undertaken in September 2016 which involved detailed consultation with all relevant stakeholders. In addition there is robust contract monitoring in place to ensure service outcomes are met.

Consultees

Service users, Referrers, NHS and ASC staff, Advonet staff and volunteers, 3rd Sector workers.

Decisions