RESOLVED:

A. That Cabinet approved the award of a collaboration agreement for the provision and maintenance of a Community Equipment Service via an integrated Procurement Hub to London Borough of Croydon on a rolling basis, with the Council able to withdraw from the agreement by giving not less than six (6) months’ written notice of its intention to do so to expire on 31st March in any Financial Year.

B. That Adult Social Care carry out an annual review of service quality as well as undertaking a full value for money exercise every 3 years to ensure that the service continues to offer Best Value.

C. That the Director of Community and Housing was given delegated authority, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, to agree to the continuation of the collaboration agreement following the completion of each annual review and triennial value for money exercise