Purpose

To provide eligible pensioners and Disabled
residents with a one off e-gift voucher of £200, to be
administered jointly by the council and selected provider,
utilising Household Support Fund 7 (April - March
2025/26).

Decision

To agree that Appendices 1-5 are not
for publication on the basis that they contain information relating
to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding
that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the
Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

 

To approve the purchase of e-codes
(vouchers) through the existing call-off from the Crown Commercial
Services Framework RM6248.

 

To agree to include an option of a
contract extension for 12 months.

 

Reasons for the decision

Approval is sought to purchase e-codes
(vouchers) through call off from the CCS Framework
RM6248.  This initiative aims to provide
support for vulnerable older and Disabled residents during the
winter period.
 

Alternative options considered

Please refer to the report.