Decision

Approval was given for the direct award of the
contract for the provision of technology enabled care
services
This decision was taken under urgency procedures and the call in
exemption procedure applied.

Reasons for the decision

The proposed new contract provides the best
available option to ensure continuity of care.
Due to time pressures associated with the imminent failure of the
current provider, there was insufficient time to undertake a
competitive process at this time. The recommendation is for a
direct award via the Procurement Services Integrated Community Care
Equipment and Associated Services Framework. In accordance with
Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR
2025), the Authority is satisfied that a direct award may be
undertaken via the framework in line with the provider being able
to supply the required goods/services within the required
timescales. In addition, we are satisfied that, following due
diligence, the provider that offers best value for this
requirement, in this circumstance, has been identified.

Alternative options considered

Due to the time pressures associated with the
current provider there is insufficient time to undertake a
competitive process at this time.??