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Background:

This report provided details of the procurement of residential and nursing care for working age adults. It was noted that this was dependent on the purchase of a suitable software package to support a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The use of a DPS would allow the flexibility for providers to enter the market in Medway and will create a more diverse market that offers greater choice for service users as well being cost effective for the Council.

It was noted that the Procurement Board considered this report on 18 February 2014 and supported the recommendation set out in the report.

An exempt appendix provided details of the finance and whole-life costings for the procurement.

Reasons:

The Council is required to tender these services in line with the Council’s procurement rules and to ensure the tendering of services is compliant with the EU procurement regulations.