Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, which sought approval to extend the current contract for the Halton Speak Out service.

The Board was advised that Halton Speak Out was commissioned in 2015 to provide support services to adults with learning disabilities. The contract had two elements, which although not statutory, did contribute to the Council’s prevention agenda which ensured the delivery of outcomes linked to the Care Act.

It was reported that a review of learning disability services, which included those services delivered by Halton Speak Out, was being undertaken. An extension to the contract would allow completion of the review and consideration of other options, and would inform future service delivery.

RESOLVED: That the Board approve the waiver of Procurement Standing Orders 3.0, to award a contract to Halton Speak Out for Person Centred Planning Co-ordination/Facilitation, Self-Advocacy and Halton People’s Cabinet for the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.