Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Health and Social Care
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To seek approval to Modify a contract for
provision of stairlifts, ceiling track hoists and vertical and step
lifts to domestic properties where residents have disabilities. The
Modification would allow an extension of the current contract to
31st May 2019 in order for a new procurement exercise to conclude.
The provision has been re-tendered and the contract award will be
considered by Commissioning Partnership Board in March 2019.
RESOLVED - That the contract for the provision
of stairlifts, ceiling track hoists and vertical and step lifts be
extended until 31st May 2019.
Option A - Allow the contract to expire at the
current end date without other provision in place.
This is not the preferred option as the legislative framework
governing DFGs places a statutory duty on Local Authorities to
approve an ‘eligible application’. The provision must
therefore be available.
Option B - That the contract for the provision of stairlifts,
ceiling track hoists and vertical and step lifts be extended until
31st May 2019.
This is the preferred option as this enables service continuity
whilst both authorities collaborate to procure a new contract to be
in place from 1st June 2019.
The three current suppliers have indicated that they would be
willing to continue on the existing terms until the new contract is
awarded.
Option A - Allow the contract to expire at the
current end date without other provision in place.
This is not the preferred option as the legislative framework
governing DFGs places a statutory duty on Local Authorities to
approve an ‘eligible application’. The provision must
therefore be available.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultation not required at this time.
Contact: Lynda Megram, Planning & Commissioning Manager 0161 622 6440 Email: Lynda.Megram@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 25/01/2019
Date of decision: 23/01/2019
Effective from: 02/02/2019
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