Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report of the Executive Director – Adults, that sought approval for a Non-Emergency Waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 (iv) of part 3 Procurement Standing Orders, to allow the granting of an extension to the current contract in place for the provision of the Home-Based Respite Care Service in Halton, to be delivered by Care at Home Group Limited for a further 2-year period from 19 October 2025 to 18 October 2027.

Reason(s) for Decision

Approval of the extension to the current contract to Care at Home Group Limited for a 2-year period would support continuity of care for a vulnerable client cohort and allow for sufficient time to undertake a new procurement process for the service.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Allow the Home-Based Respite Service to cease.

Implementation Date

The 2-year extension to the contract would take effect from 19 October 2025.

          RESOLVED: That the Board approve a Waiver in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4 (iv) of part 3 of Procurement Standing Orders, for the contract extension for the provision of the Home Based Respite Care Service in Halton delivered by Care at Home Group Limited for the period from 19 October 2025 to 18 October 2027.