Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose: Seek permission from Cabinet to go to the market to commission a range of services to provide an Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland which will allow the Council to meet its statutory duties. The length of contracts will be 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Content: RESOLVED that:   3.1     Cabinet note the information presented in this report regarding the procurement of a contract for an Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend the contract for a further 2 years, having an estimated overall contract value of £3,488,000.   3.2     Cabinet authorise the Executive Director of Children, Young People and Education and Director of Children’s Services to take such steps as are considered necessary and compliant to procure, award and manage the Integrated Domestic Abuse Service contract.