Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Summary of Decision
The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector has approved:
The interim short term direct award contracts for the following services:
|
Provider |
Provider Category |
Service |
Direct Award Period |
Value of the Direct Award Contract |
1 |
London Care (03117278)
|
Commercial |
Westbourne Dementia Day Service |
1.10.2020 – 30.9.2024 |
£1,782,300.00 (£2,138,760 inc VAT)
|
2 |
London Care (03117278) |
Commercial |
Pullen OP & Dementia Day Service |
1.10.2020 – 30.9.2024 |
£796,728.00 (£956,073.60 inc VAT)
|
3 |
Octavia Housing (IP13991R) |
Not for profit |
Befriending & Outreach |
1.10.2022 – 30.9.2024 |
£258,274.00 (£309,928.80 inc VAT) |
4 |
Open Age (CE002845)
|
Charity |
Community Hubs |
1.10.2022 – 30.9.2024 |
£435,572.00 (£522,686.40 inc VAT) |
5 |
Westway Community Transport (IP27317R)
|
Charity |
Community Transport |
1.10.2022 – 30.9.2024 |
£339,296.00 £407,155.20 (inc VAT) |
Total |
|
£3,612,170.00 |
To waive the requirement under Westminster City Council’s Procurement Code to undertake competitive exercises in respect of the services listed above.
Reasons for Decision
Westminster City Council (WCC) has clear duties around service provision and prevention under the Care Act 2014. The Council must provide or arrange services that help prevent people developing needs for care and support or delay people deteriorating such that they would need ongoing care and support.
These older people’s day opportunities preventative services are required to meet the statutory duties as well as the aims and objectives of the Council.
Publication date: 06/10/2023
Date of decision: 06/10/2023
Effective from: 14/10/2023
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