Purpose

The report informs the Committee of the
decision to replace the Liverpool City Region flexible purchase
system with a new Wirral-specific framework for the procurement of
statutory services. This is a key decision due to cost of the
contracts within the proposed framework.
(£180.2 Million)

Decision

Resolved - That

1. The principle of the Council establishing,
developing and implementing one or more Wirral Borough Council
framework agreements to support the delivery of the statutory
functions under the Care Act 2014 be agreed.

2. Authority be delegated to the Director of Adults,
Health and Strategic Commissioning to appoint providers on one or
more framework agreements following a procurement process conducted
in accordance with the Council’s contract procedure
rules.