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.