Decision details

The current Barnet Young People’s Substance Misuse Service contract will end on 31st March 2016.

To seek authority to:

•        Extend the current contract until 30th June 2016 to allow for mobilisation of new service i.e.: TUPE, seek appropriate Estates

•        Procure a new Barnet Young People’s Substance Misuse Service - on behalf of Barnet Council

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the extension of the Barnet Young People’s Substance Misuse Service until 30 June 2016, be approved to allow sufficient time for a Provider to be mobilised;

(2)          a new Barnet Young People’s Substance Misuse Service be procured;

(3)          authority for the award of the new contract be delegated to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Corporate Director of  People and Director of Finance, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Finance and Major Contracts and Public Health, Equality and Wellbeing.

Reason for Decision:  To allow for a contract to be in place.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.