Decision details
Authority to tender contract for Independent Advice and Guidance Services
Decision Maker: Assistant Chief Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To request authority to tender for Independent Advice and Guidance Services.
Decision:
(1) To approve the invitation of tenders for a local advice and guidance service for an initial term of two (2) years, with an option to extend for two consecutive one year periods (4 years in total) with anticipated commencement date of 21 June 2022.
(2) To approves officers evaluating the tenders for the services referred to in paragraph (1) above, on the basis of the evaluation criteria referred to in the accompanying report.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer Scheme of Delegation (Part 3 - Constitution)
Parties Consulted: The Strategy and Partnerships team worked closely with stakeholders to develop the service specification for this tender. A survey was carried out with voluntary and community sector to ascertain their capacity building requirements; this and other consultation carried out by the Council’s Grant Team is being used to inform the development of the specification. The Strategy and Partnerships service has also consulted with the Cabinet member and plan to include service users as part of the evaluation panel.
Contact: Lorna Hughes, Director - Communities and Strategy Email: lorna.hughes@brent.gov.uk.
Publication date: 20/05/2022
Date of decision: 24/02/2022
Effective from: 28/05/2022
Accompanying Documents:
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