Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Adult Social Care Item 5

28 March 2008

Authority to Negotiate A Single Tender - Catering Service for Willow Court, Andover

Report of the Director of Adult Services

Summary of CONFIDENTIAL DECISION

Contact: Gill Duncan 01962 847260 [email protected]
Alan Edwards 01962 847158 [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

    That authority be given to the Director of Adult Services to negotiate a single tender for a catering service for Willow Court, Andover subject to an appropriate Section 75 agreement being negotiated.

2. Reason

2.1 This proposal will give security of service and is an integral part of the partnership approach with Health regarding the ENHANCE project.

2.2 Links to Corporate Strategy. This proposal supports the Corporate Strategies of Maximising Wellbeing and Enhancing Quality of Place by providing a responsive catering service designed to meet the fluctuating and varied needs of nursing home residents.

3. Other Options considered and rejected:

3.1 No other options considered viable because of the all-inclusive nature of the service, specific needs of residents, and response requirements.

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted - None

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - Not applicable

Approved by: Date:

Councillor Felicity Hindson

Executive Member for Adult Social Care