Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve proposals for the Council to join the West London Alliance (WLA), a partnership between seven local authorities across West London, in order to engage in shared services and joint working to increase efficiencies, cash savings and service delivery and deliver a more efficient and effective approach to Children’s service delivery and market engagement.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Approve the entering into of an Access Agreement with the West London Alliance (WLA) and call-off from the WLA Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle, in accordance with the Council’s Contract Rules and the strategy detailed in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Director of People and Resilience, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health Integration, the Chief Operating Officer and the Director of Law and Governance, to award and enter into the Access Agreement and all other ancillary call-off agreements upon conclusion of the procurement process when required.