Decision Details

The existing providers (Open Road and the Children’s Society) have confirmed that they wish to continue delivering the Service.

Given that PSR now applies, and the proposal is to direct award the new contract to the existing providers, based on the evidence of their performance, consultation is not applicable.

Decision added to the Forward Plan: 05.01.24

A key decision needs to have been listed on the Forward Plan for at least 28 clear days before it is made.

28-day period ends: Friday 2nd February 2024

Decision expected to be taken at the March Cabinet meeting. 

Decision deferred from the March Cabinet, decision to be taken at the April Cabinet.

Decision deferred from the April Cabinet, moved to the June Cabinet.

25/6: decision subject to call-in - period ends 28/06/24

Ben Hughes, Head of Wellbeing and Public Health ben.hughes@essex.gov.uk

To seek Cabinet approval for the direct award of the contract for the All-Age Recovery Co-ordination Service to the current providers.

On 1 January 2024, the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) came into force, and is applicable to this contract. Under PSR, where the existing provider is satisfying and likely to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard, then the legislation permits that 
there can be a direct award of the new contract.