Issue - meetings

Background:

This report sought permission to commence the procurement of a range of services from April 2012 for three years with provisions to extend the contract for a further year. The contract would provide a range of services providing housing related support to vulnerable adults in Medway under the supporting people programme. Details of a Diversity Impact Assessment screening form were set out in Appendix B to the report. The report stated that the procurement of the project would not have an adverse effect on the equality of access to the supporting people services.

The Strategic Procurement Board had considered this report on 7 September 2011 and recommended approval to Cabinet.

Reasons:

This method of procurement will provide the opportunity to deliver much improved services. These services will be supported by a robust objective to improve service quality and maximise independence for service users ensuring that more vulnerable people can have access to services that meet their needs and aspirations.