Issue - meetings

To approve the procurement strategy to undertake a competitive tender to establish two reablement contracts.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the procurement strategy outlined in the report, to undertake a competitive tender to establish 2 reablement contracts (with a north/south split) which will be for a term of 3 years from 1 May 2015, with provision to extend the contracts for a further 3 years by one year extensions be approved.

2.  That the it be noted that the projected maximum estimated annual contract value for each of the 2 demand-led contracts is £1m, and therefore the estimated total contract value (for both contracts) for the initial 3 year term is £6m, and £12m if all extension options are exercised.

3.  That it be agreed that the procurement will be open to London Borough of Lambeth as detailed in paragraph 37 of the report, and it be noted that the estimated contract values relate to Southwark only.