Purpose

To seek agreement to proceed with the
procurement through open tender of the North Northamptonshire
Independent Advocacy Service. The current contract expires on the
31/10/2025 with no option to extend.

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 
That the Executive:
 

a)   
Agreed to commence an open tender procurement
process for an Independent Advocacy Service; and
 

b)   
Delegated authority to the Executive Director for
Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing in consultation with the
Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing to take any
further decisions and actions required to conclude this procurement
and award the contract
 

c)   
Agreed a contract term of 5 years, with the option
to extend 1 year, plus 1 year
 

 
Reasons for Recommendations –
 

·      
This recommendation is most aligned with our
Corporate Plan and priorities.

·      
The recommended course of action is the most
cost-effective.

·      
Individuals using the service will receive the
maximum benefit from the option proposed.

·      
The Council will be compliant with the Statutory
Duties placed upon it.

·      
Consistency with previous decisions for Independent
Advocacy Services.

 

Alternative Options Considered –
 

·      
Officers completed an in-depth options appraisal,
exploring potential partnerships with other Councils, and existing
frameworks.
 

·      
Officers have also considered various contract
lengths, to ensure not only stability for users of the service, and
Providers, but also to achieve the most cost-effective way of
procuring and delivering the contract.