Reference: D49908
Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Permission is sought to undertake a competitive tender exercise to procure a new Children’s Rights & Advocacy Service.
The Director of Children and Families gave permission to procure a new Children’s Rights and Advocacy Service via competitive tender. The contract will commence on 1st April 2020 and will expire on 31st March 2023 with two 12 months options to extend. The maximum contract value will be £223,909.
The Director of Children and Families agreed to waive contract procedure rule 15.2 and approve the tender split of 70 % quality and 30% price.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Stakeholders mapped and project board created. CYP to participate in evaluation of provider presentations as part of tender evaluation process.
Consultees
Howard Smith (Commissioning)
Helen Stevens (Commissioning)
Jon Nevill (SDM, CLA)
Michael Clark (SDM, CLA)
Johny Blanc (ISU)
David Gammage (ISU)
Harnek Panesar (Voice & Influence)
Kath Beardsmore (SENSAP)
Contact: Howard Smith, Contracts Officer 0113 3785419 Email: howard.smith@leeds.gov.uk.
Publication date: 19/07/2019
Date of decision: 29/07/2019
Effective from: 06/08/2019
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