Approval to establish an inter authority agreement with Harrow Council for the provision of telecare services for vulnerable people and their carers

April 7, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Brent Council approved an exemption from tendering requirements and the creation of an Inter Authority Agreement with Harrow Council for telecare services. This agreement will provide telecare for vulnerable people and their carers for three years, with an option to extend. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director, Services Reform and Strategy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure, and Director of Law and Corporate Director Finance and Resources, to finalise the terms of the agreement.

Full council record

Decision

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To approve an exemption from the usual tendering requirements set in the Contract Standing Orders 84 for good operational and financial reasons.

(2)    To approve the creation of an Inter Authority Agreement (“the IAA”) that implements co-operation for the provision of telecare for vulnerable people and their carers for three years with an option to extend for a further 1+1 years with Harrow Council.

(3)    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Services Reform and Strategy to finalise the terms of the IAA, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure and Director of Law and Corporate Director Finance and Resources.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 14 April 2026

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am on April 7, 2026

Supporting Documents

08. Authority to Tender Report Telecare.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Apr 2026
Effective from15 Apr 2026
Subject to call-inYes