Purpose

The report is seeking permission of the
Cabinet to commence commissioning and procurement of care and
support contracts to operate in Extra Care Housing Schemes across
the county. The report seeks delegated authority of the Executive
Director for Adults, Health and Wellbeing to award
contracts.

Content

RESOLVED
that:-
 
(1) 
Cabinet approve the commencement of the procurement of an Open
Framework for support services which will be delivered within Extra
Care in Northumberland;

 
(2) 
authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Adults, Aging
and Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Adults’ Services and Health, to award Open Framework places
to successful bidder(s) following a procurement exercise compliant
with the Councils Finance and Contract Rules; and

 
(3) 
authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Adults, Aging
and Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Adults’ Services and Health, to approve and award call-off
contracts awarded to individual suppliers under the Open
Framework.