Healthwatch Rotherham Contract Novation
Minutes:
Clare Burton, Commissioning Officer, presented a report outlining a proposal to commence the novation process for Rotherham’s local Healthwatch Service to be provided by Healthwatch Rotherham directly enabling them to operate as a social enterprise.
The contract had been awarded to Parkwood Healthcare Ltd. on 1st April, 2013, with the intention that it would be novated to Healthwatch Rotherham at the earliest opportunity as set out in the original Department of Health Guidance for Healthwatch nationally to become social enterprises.
Discussion ensued with regard to the contract and possible financial implications for the Authority.
Resolved:- That the intention to novate the contract commence to enable Healthwatch Rotherham to operate as a social enterprise as a totally independent organisation by September, 2014.