That the contract procedure rules be waived
and direct contract award to Barnardos be agreed in respect of the
provision of CSE and Missing from Home for a contract term of 13
months at a cost of £103,919.85.
Reason - The service is critical to enable the Council to fulfil
their duties under the Children Act. A re-procurement is currently
not an option due to the current COVID-19 situation. A procurement
exercise will be carried out to implement a new contract following
the Direct Award.