Decision details

Healthwatch extension variation

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To approve a variation of contract to extend the provision of the Healthwatch services to the incumbent provider, Your Voice in Health and Social Care (YVHSC), from 1st April to 31st August 2025 for the total of £45,833.

Decision:

The Executive Director or Peoples in consultation with the Deputy Leader of the Council approves a variation of contract to extend the provision of the Healthwatch services to the incumbent provider, Your Voice in Health and Social Care (YVHSC), from 1st April to 31st August 2025 for the total of £45,833.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The procurement strategy for the new Healthwatch service, approved in January 2025, has experienced delays, necessitating a variation to allow sufficient time for governance, mobilisation, and if necessary, the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment Regulations (TUPE). 

 

Alternative options considered:

Option 1: Approve the variation to the incumbent provider- recommended

 

Approving the direct award or variation to the incumbent provider is recommended to ensure the continuity of Healthwatch services in the borough. This is necessary to comply with statutory obligations. The variation will maintain service provision for residents during the transition to a new contract. This option allows sufficient time to complete the procurement.

 

Option 2: Let the contract lapse

 

Publication date: 06/05/2025

Date of decision: 01/05/2025

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