Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 18, 2024

Purpose: To seek delegated authority to procure: A multi-purchaser/multi-supplier light touch framework agreement (as defined in the Procurement Act 2023) for the provision of Community and Accommodation Based Support Services for people in vulnerable circumstances, following the expiry of the existing CABS Framework on 31st March 2025

Content: Cllr Stephan Fifield sought Cabinet approval for delegated authority to procure: A multi-purchaser/multi-supplier light touch framework agreement (as defined in the Procurement Act 2023) for the provision of Community and Accommodation Based Support Services for people in vulnerable circumstances, following the expiry of the existing CABS Framework on 31st March 2025.   Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to:   Delegate authority to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care Delivery to: 1. Conduct a competitive procurement process in respect of an up to 8-year multi purchaser/multi-supplier light touch framework agreement (as defined in the Procurement Act 2023) for the provision of Community and Accommodation Based Support Services for individuals in vulnerable circumstances (CABS services) that will enable GCC and public sector partners to call-off such services, when necessary, under Lot 1) community based support and Lot 2) accommodation-based support. 2. Appoint each of the preferred tenderers to the light touch framework agreement; 3. Periodically re-open the light touch framework agreement in order that new suppliers may be admitted to it, if required; 4. Procure and award as many call-off contracts as may be required by the council (and its public sector partners) for the supply of CABS Services to vulnerable individuals in Gloucestershire. If the value of any individual call-off contract award by Gloucestershire County Council exceeds £500,000, a separate key decision shall be sought in order to approve the award of such contract.