Decision details

To seek approval to award contracts for the delivery of voluntary and community sector and information and advice services following a procurement by open tender.

1.  Agreed to the award of a contract to Supplier A for the delivery of Lot 1: Voluntary and Community Sector services for the period of 5 years (three- year contract plus two optional extensions of one year each subject to satisfactory performance) from 1^st July 2023 to 30^th June 2028. This would be at a total contract value of £2,041,255.

2.  Agreed to the award of a contract to Supplier B for the delivery of Lot 2: Information and Advice Services for the period of 5 years (three- year contract plus two optional extensions of one year each subject to satisfactory performance) from 1^st July 2023 to 30^th June 2028. This would be at a total contract value of £600,000.

3.  Delegated authority to the Executive Director for People (Adults) in consultation with the Lead Member for Public Health and Social Care to complete the final negotiations and enter into contracts with Supplier A and Supplier B.