Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Environment & Operations

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 13, 2024

Purpose:

Content: On 8 August 2024, the Executive Board of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council gave delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Environment and Communities, in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing and Public Health, to award the contract for the provision of domestic abuse services following the completion of the procurement process.   The Strategic Director of Environment and Communities in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing and Public Health has agreed to:   ·       Approve the awarding and commencement of the new contract for Domestic Abuse Services Lot 1 - Community Based Support, to the successful bidder Blackburn and Darwen District without Abuse (The Wish Centre) in partnership with Humraaz following completion of the procurement exercise which was undertaken through the Council’s e-procurement portal The Chest. ·       Approve the awarding and commencement of the new contract for Domestic Abuse Services Lot 2 - Accommodation Based Support & Floating Support Services, to the successful bidder Blackburn and Darwen District without Abuse (The Wish Centre) in partnership with Humraaz following completion of the procurement exercise which was undertaken through the Council’s e-procurement portal The Chest.   The new contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with an option to extend for a further two years (plus 1 year, plus 1 year) subject to funding still being available and satisfactory performance being evidenced.