Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -, Director of Education, Skills & Early Years
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
A decision is sought to request approval for
an exemption under Rule 21.3 (j) of the Contract Procedure Rules
where an extension for a time limited period can be justified where
there is intention to co-terminate contracts within a reasonable
period.
A further decision is sought to agree for a one-year contract to be
directly awarded to Bounce Together Ltd. for provision of a
platform for of
evidence-based mental health and wellbeing measuring tools for
Oldham primary schools.
RESOLVED - That:
An exemption be approved under rule 21.3(j) of the Contract
Procedure Rules
A contract be awarded to Bounce Together Ltd to extend their
service delivery to primary settings.
Option 1 - Approve an exemption under rule
21.3
(j) of the Contract Procedure Rules and directly
award a contract to Bounce Together Ltd. to
extend their service delivery to primary settings.
Option 2 - Proceed to market to procure the
provision of a wellbeing measurement platform
for primary settings, for a new service to be
contracted until 31st August 2022 with an ASAP start.
Option 3 - To not proceed with the commission
and award of contract, putting the funding back
into the DfE Opportunity Area (OA) programme
Option 2 and 3
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultation has taken place with Cllr
Mushtaq
via the OA Partnership Board, The OA year 5
cabinet paper and through direct briefings.
Contact: Chrissy Orson, Mental Health in Education Advisor Email: Chrissy.Orson@oldham.gov.uk Email: Chrissy.orson@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 21/10/2021
Date of decision: 13/10/2021
Accompanying Documents: