Decision details

The Chief Officer, Safer Leeds:
a) Approved the waiver of the following Contracts Procedure Rule to enable the delivery of essential accommodation on the existing Nowell Mount Community Centre Site in order to support the aspiration of the local community and discharge the authority’s obligations towards reducing youth violence across the region.
• CPR 9.1 Where no appropriate internal provider, Exclusive Supplier, existing provider, LCC Approved Framework Agreement or Approved Framework Agreement exists, competition is required for procurements valued over £100k.
• CPR 9.2 Where there are sufficient numbers of providers at least four written tenders will be invited. Tenders must be invited by publishing an open opportunity on the YORtender portal or inviting tenders from suppliers using Constructionline (if applicable, please see the construction and housing category team for advice). Authorised Officers should consider CPR 1.1.3 when deciding which approach to take.
b) Approved the engagement of the LLEP via the existing Strategic Partnering Agreement and generate the appropriate solution that will be delivered on the Nowell Mount Community Centre site before the end of 31st March 2020.