Decision details

The reasons for the decision are:

The current Navigator pilot has seen over 500 vulnerable young people supported since May 2021, with referrals from 4 hospitals, and since Oct 2021, community settings. This funding will increase the team from 7 to 12 full time Navigators, accepting referrals from all GM hospitals and expanding the community offer.
A full competitive tender process has been undertaken, supported and moderated by procurement and Information Governance. The current provider OasisUK were the successful bidder, with an excellent offer to enhance and expand the service and receive an anticipated 80 referrals per month.
The service will continue to be contract managed by the VRU Victim lead and will be subject to ongoing evaluation by the GMCA evaluation partner.

This decision will contribute to priorities of the Greater Manchester strategy in the following ways:
This programme of work will impact the following GM Strategies
• All four priorities in the Standing Together plan
• All priorities of the Greater Manchester Serious Violence Action Plan.
• The GM Integrated Health And Justice Strategy

The Deputy Mayor agrees to the funding allocation of £1,323,646 to continue an expanded hospital and community Navigator youth service for the period 1 Sept 2022 to 31 March 2025. (VRU core funding).
2022/23 - £298,886 (1 Sept ‘22 – 31 March ’23)
2023/24 - £512,380
2024/25 - £512,380

This amount has been agreed by the Serious Violence Governance Board as well as key stakeholders, including GMCA senior leadership and the relevant Home Office departments.