Decision details

Request to waive CSO 8.03 and 9.01 as allowed under CSO 10.01.2 for Seating Matters Ltd for supplu and installation of specialist armchairs for residents at Osborne Grove Nursing Home.

Decision Maker: Director for Adult Social Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To approve implementation of CSO 10.01.2d(ii) which provides that a waiver may be agreed if the value of the contract is below the applicable threshold pursuant to the regulations and (ii) it is in the Council's overall interest to Seating Matters Ltd for the manufacture and supply of specialist armchairs for residents at OGNH based on assessment of each client's needs and requirements.

Reasons for the decision:

OGNH is a regulated activity (CQC) which provides 24hour nursing care.

Following recent CQC inspection, the home is required to purchase new arm chairs based on individual assessment needs.

Total cost of contract is £33,742.80 (Gross)

Alternative options considered:

No alternative options considered. Supplier has been selected following professional advice from the Physiotherapy Service.

Publication date: 08/11/2017

Date of decision: 18/05/2017