Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report of the Executive Director, Adults, which sought approval for a Waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 iv of Part 3 of Procurement Standing Orders, for a direct award to support the continuation of the provision of the Home-Based Respite Care Service in Halton, delivered by Care at Home Group Limited (CAHG), for the period from 19 April to 18 October 2025. The waiver would enable a new procurement process for the supply of Home Based Respite Care Service in Halton to commence and it was anticipated that this would be a 3-year contract.

Reason(s) for Decision

Approval of the Direct Award to Care at Home Group Limited for an 18 month period would support continuity of care for a vulnerable client cohort and allow for sufficient time to undertake a new procurement process for the service.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Allow the Home Based Respite Service to cease.

Implementation Date

The 18-month contract would take effect from 19 April 2024.

          RESOLVED: That the Board approve a Waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 iv of Part 3 of Procurement Standing Orders, for a direct award to support the continuation of the provision of the Home-Based Respite Care Service in Halton delivered by Care at Home Group Limited for the period from 19 April to 18 October 2025.