Decision details

Oldham provides a Local Welfare Provision (LWP) scheme assisting vulnerable residents in the Borough with the supply of white goods and new and pre-loved furniture. This report seeks approval to modify the existing contracts with a view to extending them by a further 6 months allowing sufficient time to undertake a procurement process.

RESOLVED - That:
a)Approval is given to modify the current contracts under Rule 17.1 (b) (ii) of the Contract Procedure Rules.
b)The current contract is extended until 5th March 2019 with the current providers to allow time for a service review and a formal procurement process to be carried out.
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Option 1 – To approve the modification under Rule 17.1(b) (ii) of the Contract Procedure Rules, allowing for a 6 month extension to the contract. This will enable continuing service delivery for the residents of the borough and will also allow for a full review of the service ensuring it is fit for purpose in which a formal and compliant procurement process will follow.
Option 2 – Not to approve the request for an extension. Due to the need of the services and the value of the contract a new tender exercise would be required, however due to insufficient time before the expiry date this is not practical which would leave the service with no formal contract in place thus increasing risk for the Council.

Option 2 – Not to approve the request for an extension. Due to the need of the services and the value of the contract a new tender exercise would be required, however due to insufficient time before the expiry date this is not practical which would leave the service with no formal contract in place thus increasing risk for the Council.

Internal consultation involving officers from legal, finance, human resources and procurement.