That the Strategic Director of Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Community Safety:
1. Approves the variation of recommendation 1 to not award the contract for Lot 1 and instead to extend the existing service contracts for a maximum period of 12 months with a total contract value of £211,000 across three existing contracts.
2. Awards a one year contract extension to Advance from 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024 for the Impact (Criminal Justice) Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service, with a total contract value of £75,000.
That the Strategic Director of Childrens Services:
3. Awards a one year contract extension to Advance from 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024 for the Children’s Social Care Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) Service, with a total contract value of £75,000.
That the Strategic Director of Economy:
4. Awards a one year contract extension to Advance from 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024 for the Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) Service, with a total contract value of £61,000.