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 websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
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
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Sep 2025 |