Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: August 19, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to approve procurement and funding proposals relating to a CarePort project to improve sustainability of care and health services in the Thames Freeport area.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Approve the waiver of tendering requirements under the provisions of Contract Rules 32.1, 33.5 and 33.16 and the direct award of a contract to Care City CIC to enable the implementation of an integrated health and care service across Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Thurrock, as detailed in the report; and   (ii)  Authorise the Strategic Director, Children and Adults, in consultation with the Head of Legal, to enter into the contract and all other necessary or ancillary agreements on behalf of the Council, including its role as the Grant Funded Authority.