Decision details

Request to waive contract procedure rules in respect of the extension of a contract for Housing Related Outreach Support Service for People with Substance Misuse Problems, which was due to end on 30 September 2018.

The 700 Club have demonstrated a shift from dependency on Local Authority funding to co-funding to secure the viability of the service for a three year period, at the same level of service delivery and they have secured grant funding to the value of £75,000 for a three year period, reducing the Local Authority contribution to £28,000 per annumThe 700 Club have demonstrated a shift from dependency on Local Authority funding to co-funding to secure the viability of the service for a three year period, at the same level of service delivery and they have secured grant funding to the value of £75,000 for a three year period, reducing the Local Authority contribution to £28,000 per annum

That the contract procedure rules be waived in respect of the extension of the contract for Housing Related Outreach Support Service for People with Substance Misuse Problems, at a cost of £214,00 over the contract period of three years.

Reasons - (a) The 700 Club have demonstrated a shift from dependency on Local Authority funding to co-funding to secure the viability of the service for a three year period, at the same level of service delivery, and they have secured grant funding to the value of £75,000 for a three year period, reducing the Local Authority contribution to £28,000 per annum.
(b) The contract represents value for money as the prices are set on the former tendered rate.
(c) The direct award is not in breach of EU Procurement Rules.