Decision

(i)           
that the Director of Adults and Community Services be instructed to
commence the procurement process in accordance with Contract
Standing Orders and Procurement Policy;

 

(ii)         
that the local Healthwatch organisation continues to be
commissioned jointly with Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay under a joint
contract with Devon County Council and Plymouth City Council; with
Devon County Council being the Lead Commissioner; and
 

(iii)        
that the Director of Adults and Community Services, in consultation
with the Cabinet Member Adult and Community Services, Public
Health, and Inequalities, be delegated authority to award the
Healthwatch contract to the preferred bidder.