Decision details

New 3 year contract (2 years plus a possible extension of up to 12 months) for the existing Leeds Domestic Violence Service

Reference: D57541

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The current contract delivering support for people experiencing domestic abuse will expire on 31st March 2025. Approval will be sought to put a new 3 year contract in place with the current provider from 1st April 2025. A competitive procurement exercise will then take place during 2026/27 with a view to a new longer-term contract being in place from 1st April 2028.

Decision:

Please see attached report

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Key partners and stakeholders will be consulted on any changes proposed for the specification that will cover the proposed new contract period (1st April 2025 – 31st March 2028)

 

Consultees

Further consultation will take place with:

·  the Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board

·  Leeds Housing Options

·  The Domestic Violence and Safeguarding Team

Existing providers

Contact: Alison Ferguson, Commissioning and Contracts Officer Email: alison.ferguson@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 03/07/2024

Date of decision: 11/07/2024

Effective from: 19/07/2024

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