Purpose

This report seeks authority to proceed with a
direct award for the provision of Community Equipment Services to
Provide Care Solutions Ltd to support statutory provision of
community equipment.

Content

That the Chief Executive, exercising urgency
powers pursuant to paragraph 9.3.2 of Part 3 of the
Constitution:
 
i)              
Approves the Direct Award of a contract to Provide Care Solutions
Ltd to deliver the Community Equipment Service in Brent for an
initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for an
additional one (one) year. The anticipated cost for the duration of
the contract is £12m, which includes the extension provided
for.
 
ii)             
Delegates the option to extend the contract for an additional one
year to the Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy.

Reasons for the decision

As detailed within the accompanying
report.

Alternative options considered

As detailed within the accompanying
report.