Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Older People on the proposed tender exercise to be undertaken for the provision of a Personal Care Support Services at the James Horrigan Court Extra Care Housing Scheme

Decision Made:

That:

(1)       the Director of Older People be authorised to conduct an OJEU Part B Open Procedure  tender exercise for a new contract to run for a period of three years from 1 April 2014, with the option of two further one-year extensions;

(2)       the basis of the evaluation of tenders, as set out in paragraph 2.2 of the report be approved; and

(3)       the Cabinet Member for Older People and Health be authorised to accept the highest scoring Tender in accordance with the approved basis of evaluation.

Reasons for Decision:

The contract was currently held by Arena Housing who had served notice on the Council and the Council had agreed with Arena Housing that the contract would expire on 31March 2014.

The Tender exercise would need to follow an OJEU Open Procedure and as part of the process, approval was required for the Cabinet Member to be given delegated authority to award the Contract at the end of the Tender process.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None. The existing provider had decided to cease delivery of the Services and served notice upon the Council in accordance with the termination provisions of the contract.