Agenda and draft minutes

There were no Declarations of Interest made at the meeting.

Resolved:-  That, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972 (as amended March, 2006) (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular individual (including the Council)). 

Resolved:-  That, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended March 2006) (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular individual (including the Council).

Claire Smith, Operational Commissioner, presented a report detailing the procurement process and subsequent evaluation undertaken for EU Classified Annex 2b services to provide housing related and preventative support.

The contract would be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years with an opportunity to review finances on an annual basis with a break clause where appropriate.

The preferred provider had previous experience in providing services to the client group in question with a good performance and quality service record.

Resolved:-  (1)  That, in accordance with Standing Order No. 33, the tender be awarded to Rush House as from 1^st July, 2013.

(2)  That all Elected Members be provided with the emergency out of hours contact numbers.