Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To agree an extension to the community equipment contract
To extend the Integrated Community Equipment Contract by two years from 30 November 2021
There is a risk that by not utilising the contract extension would result in the current contract ending, with partners being responsible for sourcing equipment individually, leading to over prescribing, lack of oversight of prescribing behaviour and additional costs. This is mitigated by extending the contract for 2 years so that future commissioning intentions may be agreed and the specification for the future service developed.
Re-procurement option was considered. A change of provider at this stage would result in the ongoing development of systems and processes being halted and recommenced with a new provider, leading to delays in implementing positive change and efficiencies. The longer-term effects on the global supply chain are currently unknown in terms of securing a new provider within the allocated budget for the service.
Publication date: 17/05/2021
Date of decision: 14/05/2021
Effective from: 22/05/2021