Issue - meetings

Report ECHS19028

The Committee considered a report seeking to further extend the VSCO contract for a six month period, via an exemption, to align with the Bromley Well contract which would support a cohesive approach to the commissioning of this requirement from September 2020.  Following Member approval on 7 March 2019 to apply the one year extension (ECHS19028), the contract had a current end date of 31 March 2020 with a cumulative value of £120k.  The VSCO and BTSE contracts provided similar support and the Bromley Well contract was due to end in September 2020, with an option to extend for up to a further two years.  Future commissioning options were currently being considered for both services. 

In response to concerns raised by a Member surrounding the previous poor performance of the contractor, the Head of Early Intervention, Prevention and Community Services Commissioning  confirmed that the provider had a new Chief Executive who had implemented an improvement plan.  Regular monitoring visits took place and there was evidence that progress was being made.

RESOLVED: That the Portfolio Holder be recommended to extend the current VSCO contract, via an exemption to competitive tendering, for a six month period commencing 1 April 2020 and ending on 30 September 2020 at a cost of £24k (cumulative value of £144k).