Purpose

To seek approval for a Direct Award of a
contract for the provision of Harrow Careline Services for a period
of 12 months from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, following approval
from the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and
Leisure to waive Contract Standing Orders.

Content

That the Corporate Director Community Health
and Wellbeing:
 
i)              
Notes the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and
Leisure has granted an exemption from the requirement to tender for
a contract for the provision of Careline Services for a period of
12 months from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
 
ii)             
Approves the considerations set out in the report.
 
iii)           
Approves the direct award of the contract for the provision of
Careline Services to the London Borough of Harrow for a period of
12 months from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 in the sum of
£475,000.00.