Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report of the Executive Director, Children’s Services, that requested a waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 (iv) of part 3 of Procurement Standing Orders was sought for the direct award to support the introduction of a contract with Halton Citizens Advice Bureau to deliver, on behalf of the Council, the provision of Early Help, Employment, Debt and Benefits Advice Service, for a period of two years from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2025.

          The value of the contract would be £200,000 for two years and would be supported by the Supporting Families and Family Hub programmes. It was noted that undertaking a tender process would delay the introduction of the specialist service provision and would reduce the impact on the most vulnerable children, young people and families. In addition, Citizens Advice Bureau was a well-established partner in Halton and had the skills and knowledge to provide this service.

          RESOLVED: That the Board

1)    note the contents of the report; and

2)    in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 (iv), Executive Board approve a Waiver of Part 3 of Procurement Standing Orders, for a direct award of a Contract for Early Help, Employment, Debt and Benefits Advice Service, to be delivered by Halton Citizens Advice Bureau for a period of two years from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2025.