Issue - decisions

Resolved:  (i)      That officers within City of York Council (CYC) be authorised to work in partnership with North Yorkshire County Council and NYPFCC to tender a new contract for the provision of domestic abuse services.

(ii)      That it be noted that CYC will have representation on the tender panels and be involved in developing the service specification through membership of the joint York and North Yorkshire Joint Commissioning Group.

                   (ii)      That the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the relevant CYC officers and the Executive Member for Adult Social Care & Public Health, be authorised to accept the bid for this contract that scores highest on the evaluation criteria, and to award and sign a contract on behalf of CYC.

Reason:     To enable domestic abuse services that are value for money and responsive to local need to be available to Yorkresidents.