Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, which sought a waiver of Procurement Standing Orders for the continued provision of the Halton Support at Home Service.

The Board was advised that the British Red Cross (BRC), had been commissioned to provide a Support at Home Service until 31 March 2020. The service provided short term support to people in the transition from hospital to home and was seen as an important part of the discharge management process. It was noted that the Service was also available to people in the community to help avoid hospital admission.

It was reported that the BRC was a specialist provider in delivery of this type of service. In order to support the Council in its development of out of hospital services with NHS Halton CCG, support the One Halton place based approach and provide continuity of service, a waiver of Procurement Standing Orders was sought to extend the existing contract to 31 March 2022.

            RESOLVED: That

1)    the contents of the report be noted; and

2)    a waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 (iv) of Part 2 or Part 3 as appropriate, be approved.