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