Cabinet resolved to:
(i) Agree to the waiver of tendering requirements under the provisions of paragraph 6.6 of the Council’s Contract Rules and approve the direct award of the Extra Care contract to the current provider, Care Support, for the period 1 February to 31 July 2023, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and
(ii) Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Children and Adults, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Integration, the Strategic Director of Finance and Investment and the Chief Legal Officer, to enter into the direct award contract and any other necessary agreements on behalf of the Council.