That the contract
procedure rules be waived in respect of the extension of the
contract for Housing Related Outreach Support Service for People
with Enduring Mental Health Problems, for 14 months, at a cost of
£133,000.
Reasons - (a) The request to extend the contract for a further 14
months to end on 31 December 2019 is to enable a thematic strategic
review and robust procurement exercise, to align the contract with
other services.
(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.