Issue - decisions

Waiver of Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) 8.1 and 8.2 using the authority set out in CPR 3.1 to enter into a contract with AKD Solutions for the provision of Complaints Training for Adults and Health staff.

01/11/2019 - Waiver of Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) 8.1 and 8.2 using the authority set out in CPR 3.1 to enter into a contract with AKD Solutions for the provision of Complaints Training for Adults and Health staff.

a) The Director of Adults and Health agreed to waive Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) 8.1 and 8.2 using the authority set out in CPR 3.1 to award a contract to AKD Solutions for the provision of complaints training for Adults and Health Directorate staff and staff of commissioned service providers who are involved in resolution of complaints, for the period of 5 years at a maximum value of £16,000 per annum, with a total value of £80,000 for the full contract period and £96,000 to include the option to extend for a further year. The contract commenced on the 25 October 2019 and will expire on the 24 October 2024 with a potential 12 month extension.
a) The Director of Adults and Health noted that the Head of Complaints is responsible for implementation and will implement the contract with AKD Solutions as soon as possible.