Issue details

Decision to inject Supporting Families funding into to 3 x contracts to enable Specialist Coordinator Roles in Early Help

Request to vary the contracts with Humankind (DN210921), Touchstone (DN325642) & Women’s Aid (DN194503 - CONTRACT-9Y9N-Z2LOII) to enable continuation of Specialist Coordinator Roles in Early Help.

This provision has been in place since 2019 via delegated decisions: D48705, D52901 & D55039.

The variation would be from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025.

The total cost for the decision is: £772,454 and is fully funded via the Supporting Families grant.

It is considered that continuing with these roles supports the outcomes of the Leeds Early Help Review and is in line with the recommendations of the McAllister review. 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/10/2022

Decision due: Not before 14th Nov 2022 by Director of Children and Families

Lead director: Director of Children and Families

Department: Children and Families

Contact: Helen Stevens, Commissioning Officer 0113 2478684 Email: helen.stevens@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

N/A

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Adults and Children's Social Care and Health Partnerships

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