The Director of Adults and Health approved the request in line with CPR 3.1.7 for authority to commence a procurement exercise for a Leeds Sensory Impairment Support Service.
The Director of Adults and Health approved the award of a contract for five years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (to be taken in any combination) to the successful Provider following the procurement exercise at a maximum cost of £6,587,200 (£823,400.00 per annum).
The Director of Adults and Health agreed to also utilise the extension of up to 6 months (if required) on the existing contract ref DN193937 to allow contingency for tender slippage and new provider mobilisation period, at a maximum cost of £429,525.