Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That   1.  Option 1 and permission to use the Crown Commercial G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement ("Framework”) to procure a series of Assistive Technology contracts on a call-off basis be agreed and award of contracts, via direct award be approved.   2.  Authority be delegate to the Director of Adult Social Care, subject to Agreement from the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Finance and the Director of Corporate Services, to approve the award of contracts, via direct award from the Framework to specialist Assistive Technology Providers commencing on 1 July 2025 for a one-year period, ending on 30 June 2026, with an option to extend the contract for one-year until 30 June 2027.   3.  Authority be delegated to the Director of Adult Social Care, subject to Agreement from the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Finance and the Director of Corporate Services, to exercise the one-year extension period.  The series of contracts have a whole life value of £1.4m inclusive of extension option.