Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 15, 2025

Purpose: Delegated authority to approve the award of contracts

Content: 1.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, in consultation with the Director of Public Health, to approve the award of a contract for Wolverhampton Children and Young People’s Activity Programme (Yo! Active) when the evaluation process is complete.   2.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Transport, in consultation with the Director of Resident Services, to approve the award of a contract for the purchase of ten new food waste collection vehicles when the evaluation process is complete.   3.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Adults, in consultation with the Director of Adult Social Care, to approve the award of a contract for Shared Lives when the evaluation process is complete.   4.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Assets, to approve the award of a contract for Hickman Avenue Fleet and Council Services Facility when the evaluation process is complete.   5.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Resources, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Finance, to approve the award of a contract for Recovery Services when the evaluation process is complete.   6.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer to approve the award of contracts for Our Communities Support Services across the following four lots when the evaluation process is complete: i.       Lot 1 – contract up to £765,000 for delivery of Specialist Advice & Support service. ii.      Lot 2 – contract up to £795,000 for delivery of Raising Standards, Private Rented Sector. iii.     Lot 3 – contract up to £735,000 for delivery of Tenancy Sustainment. iv.     Lot 4 – contract up to £1,035,000 for delivery of Resettlement and Crisis Response.