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To waive the request for waiver and award the
contract to Freedom Community Alliance in relation to Rough Sleeper
Assertive Outreach / In-Reach Prevention Officer

Reasons for the decision

Permission to set aside the requirements of
the Contract Procedure Rules to procure a full-time Outreach,
In-Reach Prevention Officer hosted by Freedom Community Alliance at
a cost of £20,000 over a 12-month period. Costs for this
service are met jointly via 50% MHCLG funding and 50% funded by
Freedom Community Alliance.

Alternative options considered

I can confirm that I have sought all relevant
procurement advice and consider that it is appropriate that this
requirement be waived for the following reason:

It is not appropriate in the circumstances for quotes to be
obtained from more than one supplier