Purpose

Seek permission to extend the contract with Citizens Advice for the provision of generalist social welfare information and advice and specialist employment advice

Decision

That it be DETERMINED that approval be given to extend the contract for a period of two years from 1 April 2024 at a cost of £0.116m per annum.  Funding to be provided jointly by Place and Population Health of £0.078m and £0.038m respectively (Total cost over two years is £0.232m).

Reasons for the decision

Approving the contract extension will ensure residents continue to have access to social welfare and employment advice during the current cost of living crisis.

The extension period will allow adequate time to consider future procurement options for the provision of the service.