As part of the financial efficiency savings to be realised during 23/24 within the Children and Families directorate, the decision would seek to exercise a break clause in the existing arrangements for the delivery of Integrated Family Support, which is currently delivered by a third party. Any decision to utilise the break clause and terminate the contract would be subject to further consultation, the key decision notice is however required to allow for decision making arising after the completion of the consultation process.
The contract is due to terminate on the 30th June 2025 but a request to terminate this contract by exercising the 3 month break clause can be made in advance of this date.
Decision type: Key Decision
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/12/2023
Decision due: Not before 22nd Jan 2024 by Director of Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Phil Evans, Chief Officer Transformation and Partnerships 0113 378 2542 Email: phil.evans@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The general public will be consulted as part of this key decision-making process. A process of consultation is ongoing as the provider and Leeds City Council support teams are engaged in the impact assessment process around contract termination.
Consultees
General public
The Provider
Leeds City Council support teams including:
• HR
• Finance
• Legal
• Corporate Governance
• Governance – Childrens and Families
• Procurement
• Service Lead – Early Help/Family Support
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children's Social Care and Health Partnerships