Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 17, 2024

Purpose: To consider approving a joint venture with Loughborough University to develop an app and trial an Activity Rewards Programme in Milton Keynes with Type 2 diabetes.

Content: 1.         That the Council enter into a partnership with Loughborough University, including the payment of a grant of up to £0.290m to the University via a grant agreement, to develop and maintain an app to deliver the MK Activity Reward Programme. 2.         That approval be granted to commence a procurement exercise, using either a suitable framework or open tender, for a contract for the supply of smart watches. The estimated value for the supplies is up to £0.30m. 3.         That approval be granted for either the Council or Loughborough University to commence a procurement exercise, using either a suitable framework or open tender, for a contract for the supply of vouchers. The estimated value for the supplies is up to £1.05m. 4.         That authority be delegated to the Director of Public Health to: (a)        finalise the arrangements for a partnership (including a grant agreement) with Loughborough University to develop and maintain an app to deliver the MK Activity Reward Programme; (b)       approve the award of the contract for smart watches following the procurement exercise; and (c)        determine whether the Council or Loughborough University is better placed to procure the supply of the vouchers, taking into account any legal or financial advice. 5.         That, in the event that the Council procure the supply of the vouchers, authority be delegated to the Director of Public Health to approve the award of the contract following the procurement exercise. 6.         That, subject to the outcome of decision 4(c) above, it be determined that Loughborough University be best placed to procure the vouchers, approval be granted for the Council to enter into a further grant agreement with Loughborough University to transfer up to £1.05m for the procurement of the vouchers.