Issue - meetings

This report sets out proposals for working with the London Borough of Harrow for the provision of telecare services for vulnerable people and their carers and seeks approval to enter into an Inter Authority Agreement (Partnership) for provision of the service.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To approve an exemption from the usual tendering requirements set in the Contract Standing Orders 84 for good operational and financial reasons.

(2)    To approve the creation of an Inter Authority Agreement (“the IAA”) that implements co-operation for the provision of telecare for vulnerable people and their carers for three years with an option to extend for a further 1+1 years with Harrow Council.

(3)    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Services Reform and Strategy to finalise the terms of the IAA, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure and Director of Law and Corporate Director Finance and Resources.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 14 April 2026