1. That Cabinet approves a waiver under the H&F Contract Standing Orders (CSO 3.1) from the requirements to obtain three tenders under CSO 11.2.
2. That Cabinet approves the direct award of a contract to Advance Advocacy Project to deliver the independent domestic violence advocacy (IDVA) services for one year from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018, with an option to extend for a further 12 months up to 31st March 2019.
3. That Cabinet agrees to delegate the decision to extend the contract for a further 12 months to 31st March 2019 to the Director for Safer Neighbourhoods, in consultation with the Deputy Leader.