Decision

The Director of Communities has decided to approve recommendations.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision involves recommendations made by the Director of Communities.

topline: The Director of Communities has decided to approve recommendations.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to potential impact on local stakeholders and political considerations.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Community groups", "Businesses"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties, but political influence may have played a role.

URL: https://committees.oldham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5688

Decision Maker: Director of Communities

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Decision A: To seek an exemption under rule 21 of the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) in respect of the procurement procedures which must be followed under rule 4 of the CPRs, based on contract value. Decision B: Subject to the approval of the exemption request under Decision A, to approve a direct award of a 6 month contract of the RSI Navigator services to the Sanctuary Trust for a total contract fee of £25,614 (exclusive of VAT) The most recent contract for the provision of the RSI Navigator Services followed a competitive tender process. The contract was awarded to the Sanctuary Trust for a term commencing on 1st April 2023 and expiring on 31st March 2025. The contract value was £48,260* for 2023/24 and £49,588* for 2024/25.

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Date of Decision: April 27, 2026