Issue - meetings

Having considered a confidential report, and a presentation by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Best, the Mayor and Cabinet:

(1)  agreed the award of contracts to for twelve supported living contracts procured via mini-competition under the Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities 2019-2023;

(2)  agreed an extension of two months to the current contracts for LDF1B and LDF1C, where it is recommended there is a change of provider, to allow for the new provider to undertake due diligence and consultation with staff as set out in the TUPE Regulations;

(3)  agreed to award these 12 contracts for 4 years on a London Living Wage basis;

(4)  agreed the start date and cost for the contracts; and

(5)  noted that costs represent a specific annual reduction on current contract costs. A breakdown of these costs are outlined in section 7 of the report, Financial Implications.

Having considered a confidential report, and a presentation by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Best, the Mayor and Cabinet for the reasons set out in the report by a vote of 10-0:

RESOLVED that

(1)  contracts be awarded for twelve supported living contracts procured via mini-competition under the Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities 2019-2023;

(2)  the current contracts for LDF1B and LDF1C be extended for two months, where it is recommended there is a change of provider, to allow for the new provider to undertake due diligence and consultation with staff as set out in the TUPE Regulations;

(3)  these 12 contracts be awarded for 4 years on a London Living Wage basis;

(4)  the start date and cost for the contracts be agreed; and

(5)  it be noted that costs represent a specific annual reduction on current contract costs. A breakdown of these costs are outlined in section 7 of the report, Financial Implications.