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Request approval to waive Contracts Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2, using the authority set out in CPR 1.3, to enter into a new contract for the delivery of the New Futures Project with Basis Yorkshire for a period of 12 months, with an option to exten

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Director of Resources and Housing to put in place a new contract for a period of 12 months (plus up to an additional 12 months, if required), commencing 1 April 2018 with Basis Yorkshire. This will enable continuity of support for women who are sex working but are looking to exit from sex working by offering long-term support and alternatives to sex work, pending the outcome of any commissioning review and re-procurement process.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/03/2018

Decision due: 13 Mar 2018 by Director of Resources

Contact: Sarah Loughman 0113 37 87850 Email: sarah.loughman@leeds.gov.uk.

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