Agenda item
Contractual Arrangements for the Prevention and Wellbeing Service (PAWS) (Exempt under Paragraph 14)
- Meeting of Cabinet, Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 2.00 pm (Item 22.)
- View the reasons why item 22. is restricted
Minutes:
Decision:
That having had due regard to
the integrated impact assessment, that Members:
Agree to suspend Rule 11 of
the Council’s Contract Procedural Rules
Provide
permission for the Head of Housing and Communities to enter into a new contract
with The Wallich for the provision of a Prevention and Wellbeing Service for a
period of 12 months. This period being subject to the Council being able to
terminate the service early by providing three months’ notice to The Wallich.
Reasons
for Proposed Decision
So
that there is a legally binding contract enabling the continuation of these
essential services whilst Officers conclude a pilot of the new service model
and undertake a procurement exercise.
Implementation
of Decision
The decision is
proposed for implementation after the three day call in period.