Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, which sought approval to grant a Direct Award of a contract to deliver support services at Barkla Fields and Naughton Fields Extra Care Schemes.

The Board was advised that Extra Care Services had been delivered in Halton since 2013. Halton Borough Council provided the support service at Naughton Fields, although it was reported that the level of support for those that moved there was not required. Halton Housing Trust (HHT) had secured funding for another extra care scheme in Widnes. It was considered that a support service that linked into HHT’s Amethyst Living Service and HHT’s Housing Management provision would provide a more efficient and integrated service.

It was proposed that a direct award of a support service to HHT to provide both housing and support at Barkla Fields and Naughton Fields, was considered the most effective option which allowed flexibility and ensured continuity for individuals.

RESOLVED: That

1)    under Procurement Standing Order 1.14.3 (d) the Board agrees to waive Procurement Standing Orders 3.0 and 3.1; and

2)    to ensure the stability and continuity of the service, a Direct Award be granted to Halton Housing Trust for the delivery of support services at Barkla Fields and Naughton Fields Extra Care Schemes, from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2023.