Purpose

This report seeks approval for the award of contracts for the provision of Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People.

Following a quotation process and an evaluation of the submissions received, officers are proposing to award contracts to the following:

•         Lot 1 – Link Worker 1 (North Partnership lead) to Brandon Centre for the total sum of £41,000 per annum for a period of two years (£82,000 in total).

•         Lot 2 – Link Worker 2 (South Partnership Lead) to Fitzrovia Youth in Action for the total sum of £41,000 per annum for a period of two years (£82,000 in total).

•         Lot 3 - Youth Led Social Prescribing Activity development to Catch 22 the total sum of £18,000 per annum for a period of three years (£36,000 in total).

This report is being submitted to the Director of Health and Wellbeing for approval in line with Contract Standing Orders.

Decision

THAT the Director of Health and Wellbeing, to whom this report is submitted agrees the award of contracts for a total of £200,000 to the following:

•         Lot 1 – Link Worker 1 (North Partnership lead) to Brandon Centre for the total sum of £41,000 per annum for a period of two years (£82,000 in total).

•         Lot 2 – Link Worker 2 (South Partnership Lead) to Fitzrovia Youth in Action for the total sum of £41,000 per annum for a period of two years (£82,000 in total).

•         Lot 3 - Youth Led Social Prescribing Activity development to Catch 22 the total sum of £18,000 per annum for a period of three years (£36,000 in total).