Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report of the Executive Director, Adults which sought approval for a waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 iv of Part 3 of Procurement Standing Orders, for a direct award to support the continuation of the provision of the Support at Home services in Halton delivered through contract with British Red Cross for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. A breakdown of the key performance indicators of the Service provided by British Red Cross between January to December 2024, were set out in the Appendix to the report.

          The total cost of the contract over a three-year term would be £260,013 (based on an annual contract value of £86,671).

          RESOLVED: That the Board

1)    note the contents of the report; and

2)    approve a waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 iv of Part 3 of Procurement Standing Orders, for a direct award to support the continuation of the provision of the Support at Home services in Halton delivered through contract with British Red Cross for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028.