Decision details

To seek approval for a Direct Award of a contract for the provision of Harrow Careline Services for a period of 12 months from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, following approval from the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure to waive Contract Standing Orders.

That the Corporate Director Community Health and Wellbeing:

i)               Notes the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure has granted an exemption from the requirement to tender for a contract for the provision of Careline Services for a period of 12 months from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

ii)              Approves the considerations set out in the report.

iii)            Approves the direct award of the contract for the provision of Careline Services to the London Borough of Harrow for a period of 12 months from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 in the sum of £475,000.00.

The Council requires the provision of Careline Services to monitor individual’s wellbeing. Council officers have sought and obtained from the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure an exemption from the requirement to tender a contract for careline services. Officers therefore recommend award of the contract to the named contractor.

Officers considered whether Careline Services could be provided by the Council itself but concluded that they were best provided by a contractor.

Officers reviewed a range of procurement options but consider that a direct award to the named contractor is the most appropriate means of procuring a contractor.