Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report of the Executive Director – Adult Services, which sought approval to make a Direct Award of contract for the period 12 February 2025 to 11 February 2028 (three years) to Age Uk Mid Mersey to deliver Wellbeing and Engagement Services in Halton. It was believed that the service, in its current form, could not be replicated by another provider within the borough and to ensure continuity of provision a Direct Ward had been made. Due to the contract being extended previously this Award had been made via a VEAT Notice and was in compliance with Procurement Standing Orders.

          The new contract value for the three years of service would be £356,172.

          RESOLVED: That the Board approve a VEAT (Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency) notice to enable the Council to directly award a three year contract to the incumbent provider for re-settlement support to ensure continuity of care in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.5.8.