Minutes:
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.