Decision details
Authority to award a care contract for John Wilson House
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Approval to award a care contract for John
Wilson House, 167 Willesden Lane, London, NW6 7YL
Decision:
(1) To approve the pre-tender considerations as detailed within the accompanying report.
(2) To approve (following the decision made by the Cabinet Member for Community Health & Wellbeing to waive Contract Standing Orders) the direct award of a care contract for services at John Wilson House to Lifeways Community Care Ltd for two years, from 4th September 2024.
(3) To note officers intention to re-tender these services within the next two years, to put in place a new care contract from 4th September 2026.
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
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer Scheme of Delegation ( Part 3 - Constitution) & Contract Standing Orders
Parties Consulted: Engagement has taken place with the families of the residents affected by this change, and they will be given an opportunity to meet with the new provider before they take on the service from 4th September.
Contact: Andrew Davies, Head of Commissioning, Contract and Market Management Email: andrew.davies@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1609.
Publication date: 15/08/2024
Date of decision: 13/08/2024
Effective from: 23/08/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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