Decision details
Authority to Award a Contract for the set up and management of Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing through a direct award
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
This decision seeks approval to award a contract for the management of Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) as required by Contract Standing Order 88.
Decision:
To approve the direct award of the contract for the set up and management of Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) for the period 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2021 to Number 8 Events Ltd.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Individual Cabinet Member Scheme of Delegation - Part 3 Constitution
Parties Consulted: Due to the urgency, it is not considered in the circumstances that non-statutory public or stakeholder consultation is a viable option.
Contact: Thomas Cattermole, Director - Residents Services Email: thomas.cattermole@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5446.
Urgent item?: Yes
Publication date: 28/07/2021
Date of decision: 27/07/2021
Accompanying Documents: