Decision details

Doncaster Council received 1 bid from the incumbent provider for the Healthy Living for Ethnic Minority Women in Doncaster, Changing Lives. A panel of five evaluators went through a
rigorous evaluation and moderation process to assess the bid. It was agreed that Changing Lives had exceeded the quality score and demonstrated they had the capability to provide the service as described in the service specification. The bid also came within the financial package as outlined in the tender documentation.

To award the Contract as per the result of an open tender process to Changing Lives.

Not to procure a service. This would lead to a gap in provision, reduce access to ESOL and other health related information, advice and guidance. Not having an appropriate service in place could lead to the client group being isolated and unable to integrate into the community.