URL: https://sandwell.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1015

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: (1)          that approval is given to commence a legally compliant tendering process to procure an all-age Carer Support Service in Sandwell;   (2)          that the Director for Adult Social Care is authorised to award a contract for an all-age Carer Support Service in Sandwell, for a 5-year period;   (3)          that authorisation is given for the Council to award and enter a new Contract with the successful bidder, on terms agreed with the Director of Adult Social Care, for the provision of a Carer Support Service;   (4)          that the Monitoring Officer, Assistant Director – Legal and Assurance, or their designated representative, is given authority to execute any documents necessary to give effect to the proposals for the provision of a Carer Support Service;   (5)          that approval is given for an exemption to rules 8.10 and 8.11 of the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules 2022/23, or subsequent amendment, to allow the Director of Adult Social Care to award contracts to the successful tenderer if the required minimum number of tenders are not received; and   (6)          that Cabinet approve Variations to the Contract up to a maximum of 10% of the Contract value, should they be necessitated, and that authority to approve such Variations be delegated to the appropriate Chief Officer in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.    

Date of Decision: December 4, 2024