Decision details

The Leader, after consultation with Cabinet:

1.      Authorised in principle the establishment of the Active Homecare Framework detailed in the body of the report for the placement of packages of homecare in Havering to take effect on the expiry of the current arrangements

2.      Delegated authority to the Director of Adult Services to take all necessary steps to set up the Dynamic Purchasing System to be known as the “Active Care Framework” in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) and the Council’s Contract Standing Orders (CSO), including but not limited to: agreeing a specification for the service, approval of and dismissal of providers, approval of contract terms, setting quality requirements and considering any necessary Equality Impact Assessment and implementing any changes required by it.

3       Delegated authority to the Director of Adult Services to agree any amendments in accordance with the Regulations and CSO to the Dynamic Purchasing System for the duration of the term including any termination of the arrangements.