Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendations.

Councillor Jones introduced the report and provided an update on the recommissioning of Learning Disability Day and Work Opportunities Services.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the current contract to the present service provider for the learning disabilities day and work services currently delivered by Hft be approved.  It is proposed that the extension is for a further five-year and two month period commencing from 1^st February 2025 with the option of a further two year extension, therefore the end date would be 31^st March 2032.  The anticipated spend for the proposed contract award necessitates that a decision for long-term direct awards require a Cabinet decision according to the thresholds for the authority to approve substantial variations as set out in the local authority Contract Procedure Rules; and

(b)       That the direct award of a contract to the present service provider for the learning disabilities day and work services currently delivered by Clocktower CIC as detailed in the report be approved.  It is proposed that the Direct Award is for a five-year period commencing from 1^st April 2025 with the option of a further two year extension, therefore the end date would be 31^st March 2032.  The anticipated spend for the proposed contract award necessitates that a decision for a long-term direct aware requires a Cabinet decision or delegated decision according to the thresholds for the authority to approve exceptions as set out in the Contract Procedure Rules.