Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director – People, which sought approval to commence a new procurement process for the supply of a combined Halton Healthwatch and Advocacy Hub Service. The proposed contract would be for three years (plus a 2 year extension), commencing 1 April 2023 until 31 March 2026, in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.3.4. The estimated value of the contract was £1,467,930 over five years.

          It was noted that both of the services covered by the contractual agreement were statutory Adult Social Care services which the Council had a duty to commission.

          RESOLVED: That

1)    the contents of the report be noted; and

2)    the Preliminary Estimates report in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.3.4 be approved.