Decision details

Request for an Exemption to Extend the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium contract hosted by Oldham Council

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

A request for an exemption from Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) to enable the extension of the contract in place for delivery of the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium with the current provider, The National Autistic Society.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
To approve the contract to be extended with the existing provider The National Autistic Society, for a period of 12 months from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1:To approve the contract extension with the existing provider, The National Autistic Society, for a period of 12 months from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022
Option 2:
To not approve to award the contract and seek alternative commissioning arrangements.
Option 3:
To not approve to award the contract extension and the contract expires with no intention of re-tendering the service.

Alternative options considered:

Options 2 and 3

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Contact: Joe Charlan, Planning and Commissioning Manager Email: Joe.Charlan@oldham.gov.uk / 0161 770 3198 Email: Joe.Charlan@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 20/05/2021

Date of decision: 13/05/2021

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