Decision Maker: Managing Director
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Request to waive contract procedure rules in
respect of the extension of a contract for accommodation based
support for homeless people aged 18 and over (Homeless Hostel).
This provision fulfils Darlington Borough Councils statutory
obligation under housing legislation.
It is requested that the contract be extended for 12 months, to the
end of 31 December 2020, to allow for a thematic review and robust
procurement exercise to be undertaken.
That the contract procedure rules be waived in
respect of the extension of the contract for accommodation based
support for homeless people aged 18 and over (Homeless Hostel), for
12 months at a cost of £158,147.
Reason - The request to extend the contract for a further 12 months
is to allow a thematic review across a range of connected services
and a robust procurement exercise be undertaken.
No other alternative options were
considered.
Publication date: 10/09/2019
Date of decision: 12/04/2019