Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 03/10/2025
Effective from: 29/09/2025
Decision:
There have been extensive levels of negotiation between the Local Authority and the ICB around ways forward to rectify the future modelling of the SaLT Contract following the end of the current contract. These have caused delays and resulted in limited time to procure a provider via open competitive tender.
Bridgewater Foundation Trust are in a position to offer this service, across two contracts (one led by the ICB, and one led by the LA), within one integrated model of universal, targeted and specialist support.
The LA intend to directly award this contract to Bridgewater for 2 years (with the optional extension period of an additional 12 months) from 28/10/25 to 28/10/2028, with an annual contract value of £180,000 per annum.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gill Ferguson