Decision details

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care and Wellbeing:

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).

2.    Noted that the contract will be for a period of 2 years with a 1-year extension period option (+1). It is proposed the contract will start on 19^th September 2025.

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