Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the continuation of the collaborative commissioning agreement with Tameside Council.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a collaborative commissioning agreement with Tameside Council for an Infant Feeding Peer Support Service.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve a collaborative commissioning agreement with Tameside Council for an Infant Feeding Peer Support Service.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves a service aimed at supporting infant feeding.
affected_stakeholders: ["Oldham Council", "Tameside Council", "Infant Feeding Peer Support Service providers"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://committees.oldham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5487
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: The Cabinet considered the commercially sensitive information in relation to agenda item 8: ‘Infant Feeding Peer Support Service – new contract’. Resolved: That the Cabinet approves the continuation of the collaborative commissioning agreement with Tameside Council, by providing approval to: 1. Continue to work with Tameside Council and delegate authority to Tameside Council to commission an Infant Feeding Peer Support Service on our behalf, through STAR Procurement. 2. Delegate authority to the Cabinet Member of Adult Social Care and Health and the Director of Public Health to approve the outcome of the Procurement Tender exercise, on behalf of Oldham. 3. Grant authority to Tameside Council to award the contract to provider with the most advantageous tender following STAR’s procurement exercise. 4. Entering into a new collaboration agreement with Tameside council for the new service to commence on 1st April 2026, for a period of three years with the option to extend for an additional two years.
Date of Decision: July 21, 2025