Purpose

This report seeks approval for undertake a
procurement exercise for the provision of local Healthwatch and
Community Involvement services in Richmond.

Content

RESOLVED: That the Committee:
 

a) 
APPROVEthe tendering of
the contracts for a local Healthwatch service and a Community
Involvement service at a total cost to Richmond Upon Thames of
£172,588 per annum, for an initial period of three years plus
the option to extend for up to a further two years (1 year + 1
year), giving a total contract value of £862,940 over 5
years;

b) 
APPROVE the
procurement approach and timetable indicated in this report for the
tender process and

c) 
AGREE?to the
delegation of the award decision to the?Director of?Adult Social
Care and Public Health in consultation with Chair of the?Adult
Social Services, Health and Housing
Committee.