(i) Agree the procurement of a contract for a strategic partner to provide a Generic Advice and Enhanced Welfare Rights Service commencing 1 April 2020, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report;
(ii) Approve the direct award of a six-month contract commencing 1 October 2019 to the current service provider, the Citizen’s Advice Bureau; and
(iii) Authorise the Director of People and Resilience, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health Integration, the Director of Law and Governance and the Chief Operating Officer, to conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contract(s) and all other necessary or ancillary agreements including activating extension provisions within the contract with the successful bidder, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report.