Decision details

Contract Procedure Rules Waiver - Supporting Independence

Decision Maker: Managing Director

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Request to waive contract procedure rules and agree direct contract award in respect of children's residential placement with Supporting Independence.

Decision:

That the contract procedure rules be waived and direct contract award be agreed in respect of children's residential placement with Supporting Independence for a contract term of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 6 months, at a cost of £184,488.72.

Reason - The usual procurement process cannot be followed as there are no suitable placements available on the Councils contracted provision to meet the needs.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Publication date: 30/03/2021

Date of decision: 24/04/2020