URL: https://tameside.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2705

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services, Monitoring Officer, Interim Director of Resources

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The current contract started on 1 April 2022 for two years to 31 March 2024 with an option to extend for up to two years to 31 March 2026.  This report seeks permission to access this extension, allowing time for a review and retender of the service. 

Content: The current contract started on 1 April 2022 for two years to 31 March 2024 with an option to extend for up to two years to 31 March 2026.  This report seeks permission to access this extension, allowing time for a review and retender of the service.  That it be DETERMINED that: (i)             Approval to extend the current contract provision from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026 with an annual contract price of £0.090m. (ii)            Approval to review and retender the Children’s Rights and Advocacy Service with intention to start a new contract on 1 April 2026 with a maximum annual contract value of £0.090m for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further two years

Date of Decision: August 7, 2025