Purpose

Brief Description

Approval will be sought for Leeds Mind to be directly awarded the Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service (LSBS).  LSBS have been delivering the service since 2018.

Impact On Wards

All

Financial and procurement implications

£107,003.40 per annum. £321,010.20 over the three years and £535,017 if the 24 month extension is taken.

Partnership working

LCC-only

Decision

The Director of Public Health approved the direct award of the Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service to Leeds Mind from the 1st January 2025, for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a period of up to 24 months in any combination.  The value of the contract is £107,003.40 per annum, £535,017 for the full period of the contract including the extensions.  The direct award will be carried out in accordance The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR) which came into force on the 1st January 2024.