Purpose

Seek permission from Cabinet to go to the
market to commission a range of services to provide an Integrated
Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland which will allow the
Council to meet its statutory duties. The length of contracts will
be 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2
years.

Content

RESOLVED
that:
 
3.1     Cabinet note
the information presented in this report regarding the procurement
of a contract for an Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for an
initial period of 2 years with the option to extend the contract
for a further 2 years, having an estimated overall contract value
of £3,488,000.
 
3.2     Cabinet
authorise the Executive Director of Children, Young People and
Education and Director of Children’s Services to take such
steps as are considered necessary and compliant to procure, award
and manage the Integrated Domestic Abuse Service
contract.