Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, which sought approval to award a contract to the British Red Cross.

The Board was advised that the British Red Cross service supported people for a short period of time during the transition from hospital to home. It played an important part in the discharge management process, offering practical support at a vulnerable time for people.

It was reported that the Council was working with NHS Halton CCG to develop its approach to out of hospital services, and, to ensure continuity of care, it was proposed that the service continued to be delivered by the British Red Cross for a two year period.

RESOLVED: That the Board

1)    agrees to waive Procurement Standing Orders 3.1 in respect of contracts below the EU threshold; and

2)      agrees to award a contract to the British Red Cross for a two year period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2020.