That contract procedure rules be waived in
respect of a S117 Placement in the Darnton Suite, Hunders Care
Home, at a cost of £269,000 over four years.
Reasons - (a) The usual procurement process cannot be followed as
the social care assessment identified this as the only appropriate
care home which provides the appropriate level of care in
Darlington.
(b) The placement will be monitored by the service area, reviewed
and a contract framework set up, to ensure value for money.
(c) The direct award is not in breach of EU Procurement Rules, as
it is under the threshold.