Decision details
Contract Procedure Rules Waiver - Vulnerable Families Outreach Support
Decision Maker: Managing Director
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
Request to waive contract procedure rules in
respect of the extension of a contract for vulnerable families
outreach support. The accomodation provision fulfils Darlington
Borough Councils statutory obligation under Housing legislation and
the service provision supports the duties of Children's Social
Care. The service will play a key role in supporting families to
live independently without the need for statutory support.
It is requested that the contract be extended for a further 12
months to end on 31 December 2020, to enable a thematic review to
be undertaken and allow a thematic review of services.
Decision:
That contract procedure rules be waived in
respect of the extension to the contract for vulnerable families
outreach support, for a further 12 months, to end on 31 December
2019, an an annual cost of £124,309.
Reason - The request to extend the contract for a further 12 months
is to allow a thematic review to be undertaken across a range of
connected services.
Alternative options considered:
No alternative option considered - the
extenson will allow further time for a thematic review to be
undertaken across a range of connected services.
Publication date: 10/09/2019
Date of decision: 12/04/2019