Decision details

The Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care and Wellbeing RESOLVED:

3.1. Approved the award of a Contract to the proposed provider identified in the exempt report for a maximum sum for year 1 of £4.5million in accordance with Contract Standing Order (CSO) 2.01. Cabinet approve awards of contracts valued at £500,000 or more) in accordance with CSO 0.08 (Decision which is required to be taken by Cabinet, may also be taken by the Leader or a Cabinet Member with the Leader’s agreement). The new contract arrangement will be managed via a new Consortium arrangement with 7 other London Boroughs, known as the North London Equipment Partnership (NLEP).

3.2. Noted that the contract will be for a period of 1 year with a 2-year extension period option (1+1). It is proposed the contract will start on 15th September 2025.

3.3. Approved the share of mobilisation costs estimated at £62,500 per borough.

3.4. Delegated authority to the Corporate Director for Adults, Housing and Health to take all necessary decisions to enter into a partnership agreement with the boroughs listed in paragraph 1.2 above to form the North London Equipment Partnership.