Decision details

The Contract with YMCA Downslink to provide Blended Counselling began in November 2018, to run three years until October 2021, with the facility for a 2 year extension.

The contract is monitored quarterly by the Children and Young People Joint Commissioning Unit and has been fully funded through Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) which is then recharged to West Sussex County Council.

Blended Counselling is a key component of West Sussex’s Emotional Wellbeing Offer and throughout 2022-20223 YMCA Downslink will have a lead role in the implementation of the new West Sussex Single Point of Advice (SPOA).

The NHS have agreed ongoing funding for the proposed extension period.

The Director of Adults and Health is requested to extend the contract with YMCA Downslink to supply Blended Counselling for children aged 11-18 in West Sussex by applying the +2 year extension provision in the contract until 31^st October 2023.

The Director of Adults and Health has approved the extension of the contract with YMCA Downslink to supply Blended Counselling for children aged 11-18 in West Sussex by applying the +2 year extension provision in the contract until 31st October 2023.

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