Decision details

Approval for the strategy and procurement for a new service

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the Information, Advice and Advocacy Strategy 2017-2021 be approved;

(2)          the procurement of a General Information and Advice Service be commenced;

(3)          the Corporate Director of Resources and Commercial, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community, Culture and Resident Engagement, be authorised to award the contract for a General Information and Advice Service;

(4)          the administration of the tapered fund be delegated to the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) infrastructure organisation – Harrow Community Action (HCA) – to allocate to the VCS according to the aims and objectives of the Information and Advice Strategy;

(5)          the Director of Adult Social Care, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adults and Older People, be authorised to:

a)     extend the three Care Act contracts for 1 year until March 2018;

b)     re-commission the above contracts for a 1 April 2018 start date.

Reason for Decision:  To ensure continued and more effective provision of Information, Advice and Advocacy services to the residents of the borough.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:   As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

Consultation: The Voluntary and Community Sector, Service providers, Services Users, relevant Council staff involved in services and projects, Commissioners and contract managers