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The Board received a report from the Strategic Director – People, which sought a waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 (v) of Part 3, for the granting of a Direct Award to ‘Apetito’ for the supply of pre-prepared meals to St Luke’s and St Patrick’s Care Homes, from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2022.

The report outlined the rationale behind the waiver request and the ongoing challenges faced by care homes in responding to the Pandemic was recognised.  A more permanent interim arrangement was needed therefore, until the service had capacity to complete a full review of catering in care homes.   The above waiver was requested, with the option to extend for a further 12 months should the Pandemic continue to place pressures.

RESOLVED:  That Executive Board

1)    note the contents of the report and associated appendix; and

2)    approve a waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 (v) of Part 3, for the Direct Award to ‘Apetito’ for a period of one year.