DECISION

1.         To agree the proposed re-commissioning mobilisation plan with proposed contract extensions limited to a maximum of up to 12 months and that any further necessary extensions are agreed by Cabinet .

2.         To note that officers will work to keep the required extension period to a minimum period possible.  No blanket extensions will be applied.  All extensions will be expressed as ‘up to’ the agreed period.

3.         To authorise the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) to enter into all necessary documents to implement the decision at 1.

Action by:

INTERIM CORPORATE DIRECTOR EDUCATION, SOCIAL CARE AND WELLBEING (I. CATTERMOLE)

(Service Head Commissioning and Health, D. Cohen)

Councillor Abdul Asad, the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing introduced the report. He reported that the contracts looked to make use of local provider to encourage local employment and also required adherence to the London Living Wage.

The Mayor noted that there was a Restricted/Exempt appendix to consider later on the agenda.

Following that further discussion, the Mayor amended the recommendations to limit the maximum length of contract extension.

RESOLVED

1.         To agree the proposed re-commissioning mobilisation plan with proposed contract extensions limited to a maximum of up to 12 months and that any further necessary extensions are agreed by Cabinet .

2.         To note that officers will work to keep the required extension period to a minimum period possible.  No blanket extensions will be applied.  All extensions will be expressed as ‘up to’ the agreed period.

3.         To authorise the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) to enter into all necessary documents to implement the decision at 1.