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Authority to Award Provision of Community Equipment (Key Decision taken under Chief Executive Delegated Urgency Powers)
This report seeks authority to proceed with a direct award for the provision of Community Equipment Services to Provide Care Solutions Ltd to support statutory provision of community equipment.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/09/2025
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
NRS was determined insolvent on 1 August 2025, subsequently leading to a contract termination on 16 September 2025. NRS were contracted to provide community equipment to Brent residents. Not having a service in place would impact Brent's statutory requirements. Community Equipment Service is a critical component of the health and social care system. The absence would result in the Council's inability to deliver statutory services and impact on those who require the service. The decision must take immediate effect to ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and that people in the community and discharged from hospital can access community equipment.
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 22 Sep 2025 by Chief Executive
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure
Lead director: Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy
Contact: Edwin Mensah, Head of Commissioning, Contracting and Market Management Email: edwin.mensah@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4132.
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