Authority to Award Provision of Community Equipment (Key Decision taken under Chief Executive Delegated Urgency Powers)

September 23, 2025 Chief Executive (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Chief Executive approved the direct award of a contract to Provide Care Solutions Ltd for the provision of Community Equipment Services. This decision was made on 23/09/2025 and authorises a two-year contract with an option for a one-year extension, with an anticipated cost of £12m. The Chief Executive delegated the option to extend the contract to the Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy.

Full council record

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.

Decision

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.

Supporting Documents

Urgency Procedure Form.pdf
Emergency Decision Report.pdf
Emergency Decision Form - Chief Executive.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date23 Sep 2025